Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) adult in flight – Polynesia
Full SizeFront view in flight
Was called Grey-backed Tern (Sterna Lunata) or Sterna Fuscata. A close relative of the Bridled and the Sooty Tern (with which it is easily confused). The Spectacled Tern is less common than the other members of its genus and it has been studied less.
- Species:Spectacled Tern (Onychoprion lunatus)
- Bird Type:Adult in flight
- FamilyGulls, Terns and Skimmers( Laridae)
- Date Taken20190926
- Location:Raiatea Isl. Coastline
- Area:Raiatea Isl.
- Country:Polynesia
- Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BOP05004ac Tern Spectacled 2 Raiatea Isl. Polynesia Sept19 PH5_0316