Graceful White Terns Soaring Over the Waves of the Pacific Ocean (00005768)

Graceful White Terns Flying Over the Deep Blue Sea

Description: The White Tern (Gygis alba rothschildi) is a graceful, delicate seabird with snow-white plumage and large, black-rimmed eyes. In this image, the White Terns are seen flying elegantly over the deep blue sea, searching for fish. Their majestic flight and fragile appearance give them a fairy-tale-like grace. Learn more about the behavior of these fascinating birds and their habitat on the Midway Islands.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 16.07.2001