Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) in flight – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

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Tern Spectacled (Onychoprion lunatus) in flight – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

This is one of my stock pictures taken in Polynesia.  While we did not see the bird on the island it is a regular visitor.  The Spectacled Tern, formerly (Grey-backed Tern) is very similar to the Sooty Tern.

  • Species:Spectacled Tern (Onychoprion lunatus)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight
  • FamilyGulls, Terns and Skimmers( Laridae)
  • Date Taken20191010
  • Location:Passe Teavamoa Isl.
  • Area:near Raiatea Isl, Polynesia
  • Country:Easter Island
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BEI11001ac Tern Spectacled (Rapa Nui Reference) 2 Passe Teavamoa Isl. nr Raiatea Isl. Polynesia Oct19 PH5_2034
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