Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Caspian Tern Sterna caspia | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 56cm. Largest Tern. Has a bright red bill. Often seen with Gull-billed Terns. Dives for prey from 20-40m. Eats fish. |
Typical Habitat : | Coastal areas, inland waterways and brackish lakes. |
Distribution : | Moderately common Australia wide. |
Migration : | Resident / unknown if it breeds locally. Main breeding season, August to March, variable. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (35) .. observations (98) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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