Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

Bird Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

The largest in the Australian Tern species this bird features a red bill the upper body is pale grey, the top of the head black with white streaks, the neck and the underparts are white

Size

Body up to 56 cm long

Habitat

Coastal bays and inlets, also inland wetlands and swamps

Distribution

Mainland Australia and Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Caspian Tern
Scientific name: Hydroprogne caspia (Pallas, 1770)
Family: Laridae
Category: Bird Life › Sea Birds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Least Concern

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