Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Bridled Tern Sterna anaethetus | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Austrlia | |
Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 42cm. Mainly around the Palm Island group. |
Typical Habitat : | Oceans, coast and islands. |
Distribution : | Common to coastal areas, from Perth to Darwin to Brisbane. |
Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, April to June and September to December, variable. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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