StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height72 cm
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"Some Roseate Terns practice kleptoparasitism, stealing fish from other terns and sometimes raising more young than those that fish honestly."
Field Guide
Roseate Tern
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The Roseate Tern is a slender, medium-sized seabird recognised for its long, deeply forked white tail streamers and pale, graceful appearance. This species is found in scattered colonies across tropical and temperate oceans, including coastal Australia, where it glides over nearshore waters.
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