Discover the World of the Sooty Tern on Eastern Island (00004849)
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Description: The Sooty Tern, scientifically known as Sterna fuscata oahuensis, is a fascinating bird species that inhabits Eastern Island. Approximately 50,000 pairs of these elegant birds nest on the islands. The female lays a single egg in the sand or on the hard runway, a remnant from World War II. These birds breed in a large colony and remain continuously at sea for up to three years after fledging. When they need to rest, they rely on driftwood or sleeping sea turtles at the ocean's surface. Learn more about the life and hunting techniques of these fantastic Sooty Terns.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 17.07.2001