Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) adult – Polynesia

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Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) adult – Polynesia

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 at rest
  • FamilyGulls, Terns and Skimmers( Laridae)
  • Date Taken20190926
  • Location:Moorings bay
  • Area:Polynesia
  • Country:Polynesia
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BOP05004a Tern Spectacled 1 Raiatea Isl. Polynesia Sept19 PH5_0344
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