Photograph of a Sooty Tern on the Eastern Islands (00004843)
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Description: The Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata oahuensis) is a fascinating bird species that nests in large numbers on Eastern and Spit Islands. This image captures a Sooty Tern on the ground, where it lays its single egg. These birds breed in large colonies and spend up to three years continuously at sea. They are skilled hunters, using driftwood or sleeping sea turtles as resting spots. Learn more about the captivating behavior of these terns in the description.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 17.07.2001