StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height40 cm
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"White-fronted Terns can live beyond 18 years, with some reaching up to 26 years."
Field Guide
White-fronted Tern
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The White-fronted Tern is regularly found along the southeast coast of Australia and Tasmania, as well as New Zealand. These terns are known for their agile flight and large, noisy flocks that gather in coastal habitats, where they hunt small fish in the surf and open sea.
Distribution Map
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