Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Black-naped Tern Sterna sumatrana | |
Bird Family : | "Gulls and Terns" Laridae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 31cm. Common on the Great Barrier Reef. |
Typical Habitat : | Oceanic. |
Distribution : | Locally common from Darwin to Brisbane. |
Migration : | Resident / breeds on coral cays. Main breeding season, September to January. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. observations (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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