StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height37 cm
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"They sometimes use abandoned nests of other waterbirds, such as Black Swans, for breeding in flooded areas."
Field Guide
Australian Tern
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The Australian Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa), also known as the Australian Gull-billed Tern, is a highly nomadic waterbird native to Australia. Adapted to the continent’s unpredictable climate, this species is renowned for its ability to exploit temporary inland wetlands, appearing suddenly after rains and dispersing just as quickly.
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