StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height22 cm
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"White-winged Terns can form spectacular flocks numbering in the thousands during migration and at rich feeding sites."
Field Guide
White-winged Tern
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The White-winged Tern is a small marsh tern that undergoes a dramatic transformation between breeding and non-breeding seasons, making it one of the most visually variable waterbirds. It is a regular visitor to Australia, especially during the non-breeding season, and is often seen in flocks over freshwater wetlands, lakes, and flooded grasslands.
Distribution Map
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