Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Little Tern Sterna albifrons | |
Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 23cm. Two populations occur in Australia, one is a summer migrant, the other breeds in northern and eastern Australia. |
Typical Habitat : | Coastal areas. |
Distribution : | Endangered. Moderately common to uncommon to northern and east coast. |
Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season (non migrant population), August to March, variable. Breeds on mainland beaches and is vulnerable to disturbance from people, dogs and vehicles. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
NCA : | Endangered |
Additional info .. | locations seen (11) .. observations (9) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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