Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) adult in flight – Polynesia

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Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) adult in flight – Polynesia

Wings up showing underneath.

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 Taken20191010
  • Location:Passe Teavamoa Isl. at Sea
  • Area:nr Raiatea Isl.
  • Country:Polynesia
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BOP05004ac Tern Spectacled 2 Passe Teavamoa Isl. nr Raiatea Isl. Polynesia Oct19 PH5_2032
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