StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height33 cm
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"Black-naped Terns are highly site-faithful, with most foraging trips occurring within 2 km of their breeding colonies."
Field Guide
Black-naped Tern
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The Black-naped Tern (*Sterna sumatrana*) is a slender, medium-sized seabird found across tropical northern Australia and throughout the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. It is closely tied to coral reefs, rocky islands, and sand cays, where its graceful flight and striking plumage can be seen in marine environments.
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