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Bird species (IOC): |
Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis) ssp. nereis - species factsheet |
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Voice: |
Voices can be found here (external link). |
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Title / info: |
Fairy Tern; Sternula nereis ssp. nereis; juvenile and ringed bird |
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Location: |
Costal cliffs; N. Rottnest Island, WA, Australia |
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Date: |
6th March 2019 |
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Picture info: |
A picture on the distance - in this case the conservation restrictions made it difficult to approach the bird (and I respect that), - still feeded by the parents. To some extent this individual looked a good deal like a juvenile 'Little Tern' (also present in Australia, but not on Rottnest Island, no records ever). The parents were no doubt Fairy Terns. Compared to the scalloping of wing-feathers shown in 'The Australian Bird Guide' it looks like Little Tern - but head-shape (more rounded) gives the ID of Fairy Tern. Not easy... but since the parents with no doubt were Fairy Terns the juvenile bird here is same species as the parents. Warm recommandations to visit this island - birding is good and a lot of different landscapes - and sea/lake birding possibilities. A LOT of tourists at some occations - but still interesting and productive.... |
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Picture setup: |
Canon 5Ds |
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Photographer: |
Jakob Ugelvig Christiansen, Denmark |
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Uploaded: |
21st August 2020 |
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Hits: |
The picture has been viewed 574 times. |
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