Graceful White Tern against deep blue sky in Midway, USA (00005971)

Graceful White Tern against deep blue sky

Description: The White Tern, scientifically known as Gygis alba rothchildi, is a delicate and graceful seabird, distinguished by its snow-white plumage and large black eyes. In this stunning capture, the White Tern is seen flying majestically against a deep blue sky. Its flying presence gives it a ghostly yet graceful appearance, as if it emerged from a fairy tale. Approximately 7,500 White Fairy Tern pairs breed on the Midway Islands, specifically in Midway, USA, populating the tropical skies.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 17.07.2001