Australian Tern
Breeds in southern Europe, Asia, No &
So America and Australia ...winters in
Africa, Caribbean and So America.
So America and Australia ...winters in
Africa, Caribbean and So America.
Cairns Esplanade
Australia
25Oct2015
Gelochelidon macrotarsa
(L 13-17" WS 30-36
Wt 5.3-10.3 oz)
© BirdNote,
Rick Wright
Gelochelidon is Greek for laugh
swallow; macrotarsa in Greek
refers to the long, great flat of
the foot.
swallow; macrotarsa in Greek
refers to the long, great flat of
the foot.
© Audubon
Society
Society
© Wikipedia
nonbreeding