Explore the Elegance of White Terns on Midway Islands (00005955)
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Description: The White Tern (Gygis alba rothschildi) is a fascinating seabird native to the Midway Islands in the North Pacific Ocean. These delicate, snow-white birds with large black eyes are considered graceful and fragile. Their fluttering flight against the deep blue sky and elegant gliding over the waves make them a captivating subject. White Terns hunt for fish in the open sea and return in the evening with prey in their bills to feed their young. Learn more about the lives of these fascinating seabirds and their breeding colonies on the Midway Islands.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 16.07.2001