White Terns – delicate birds with a fairy-tale charm (00005806)

Graceful white terns perched on a tree

Description: The White Terns, also known as Fairy Terns, are delicate birds with snow-white plumage and large, black-rimmed eyes. Their graceful appearance gives them a fairy-tale-like aura, especially when they soar against the deep blue sky. These birds hunt fish over the open ocean and return in the evening to feed their young. Learn more about the fascinating behavior of these unique avian species.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 16.07.2001