RarityUncommon
Height22 cm
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3 Facts1
"White-winged Terns can form spectacular flocks numbering in the thousands during migration and at rich feeding sites."
Field Guide
White-winged Tern
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The White-winged Tern is a small marsh tern that undergoes a dramatic transformation between breeding and non-breeding seasons, making it one of the most visually variable waterbirds. It is a regular visitor to Australia, especially during the non-breeding season, and is often seen in flocks over freshwater wetlands, lakes, and flooded grasslands.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the White-winged Tern has been recorded.
- Altona Coastal ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 1 species · seen 26 days ago
- Ricketts Point Marine SanctuaryKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 5 species · 6 sightings · seen 6 days ago
- Belongil Creek EstuaryKey spotNew South Wales
- Carnarvon Waste WaterKey spotWestern Australia
- Farquhar Inlet in Old BarKey spotNew South Wales
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