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Gygis alba
Gygis alba
White Tern, Angel Tern
Photographer: Gerald and Buff Corsi
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 6666 6666 1013 0090 (2013-10-22)

Copyright © 2013 California Academy of Sciences

 
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  • date of photo  Mar 29, 2012
  • location   Midway Island, MidwayAtoll (Hawaii, US)
  • notes   The White Tern (Gygis alba) is a small seabird found across the tropical oceans of the world. It is sometimes known as the Fairy Tern although this name is potentially confusing as it is the common name of the Fairy Tern Sternula nereis. Other names for the species include Angel Tern and White Noddy.
  • CalAcademy slide #   White Terns flying 120330 _D336428
  • photo category: Animal - Bird
  • original filename: White Terns flying 120330 _D336428.jpg

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   White Tern, Angel Tern (photographer)
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