Australian Tern*
Found both coastally and inland in a
variety of wetland habitats...breeds in
Australia and New Guinea.
variety of wetland habitats...breeds in
Australia and New Guinea.
Cairns Esplanade
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
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nonbreeding