Discover Fascinating Sooty Terns on the Midway Islands (00004819)
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Description: The Sooty Tern, also known as Sterna fuscata oahuensis, is native to the Midway Islands and nests in large colonies. The females lay their eggs on the sandy or rocky surfaces of the islands. After the young birds fledge, they spend up to three years continuously at sea. Sooty Terns are skilled hunters and use driftwood or sleeping sea turtles as resting spots. Learn more about these fascinating birds and their behavior.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 16.07.2001