RarityUncommon
Height24 cm
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"Fairy Tern eggs and chicks are so well camouflaged among sand and shells that they’re nearly invisible until they move."
Field Guide
Australian Fairy Tern
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The Australian Fairy Tern (Sternula nereis nereis) is among Australia’s smallest coastal seabirds, highly adapted to life on sandy beaches and sheltered coastal areas. This species is best known for its beach-nesting habits and pale plumage.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Australian Fairy Tern has been recorded.
- Altona Coastal ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 1 species · seen 26 days ago
- Penguin IslandKey spot🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 22 days ago
- Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 1 species · seen 30 days ago
- Ricketts Point Marine SanctuaryKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 5 species · 6 sightings · seen 6 days ago
- Alfred Cove Nature ReserveKey spotWestern Australia
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