Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy

Bird Description:

A dainty seabird with a white body, black cap, and yellow bill. Hovers and dives for small fish in shallow waters.

Special features:

Tiny size, fast and agile flight, delicate features

Did you know?:

These endangered birds breed on bare sand, making them vulnerable to disturbance from beachgoers and dogs.

View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Sternula-albifrons

Habitat: Aerial, Coastal

Location: 1770-LARC Bird Tour, 1770-Sandbar

Size: Small

Type of bird: Seabirds