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White Tern*
Widespread but only on O’ahu of
the Hawaiian Islands where
survival is threatened.
the Hawaiian Islands where
survival is threatened.
Gygis alba
(L 10-12" WS 28")
New Otani Hotel
O’ahu
flash photo
- asleep in the
early morning
early morning
*aka the Fairy Tern
One good tern
deserves another.
deserves another.
(Pete Zapasta)
17Feb2014
12Oct2015
Gygis is Greek for a mythical
bird mentioned by Dionysius;
aba is Latin for white.
bird mentioned by Dionysius;
aba is Latin for white.
Official bird
of Honolulu
of Honolulu
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Kapiolani Park
O’ahu
12Oct2015
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