Sternidae Collection (page 5)

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) adult, moulting out of breeding plumage, in flight, Hong Kong, China, September

Australian Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis nereis) adult, in flight, taking off from shallow water on sand bank, Point Walter, Swan River, Western Australia, Australia, February

Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) adult, breeding plumage, squawking, standing on beach, Queensland, Australia, November

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) adult pair, in courtship display, Queensland, Australia, November

Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) three adults, standing on sandy beach, Queensland, Australia, December

Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus) adult, in courtship display, Queensland, Australia, November

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) juvenile, in flight, Hong Kong, China, September

Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) adult, with fish on beak, standing on rock, Queensland, Australia, December

Sandwich tern in flight C018 / 0843
Sandwich tern in flight. Sandwich terns (Sterna sandvicensis) are seabirds that breed in dense colonies on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) adult, breeding plumage, standing on rock, Merseyside, England, july

Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) adult male, breeding plumage, calling, standing on post at coastal resort, Western Australia, Australia

Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini) adult, non-breeding plumage, landing on sandbank, with Great Crested Terns (Sterna bergii) standing in background, Minjiang Estuary, Fujian Province

Sandwich terns and swift terns
Sandwich terns (Sterna sandvicensis) and swift terns (Sterna bergii) taking off from a beach. Sandwich terns are seabirds that breed in dense colonies on the Atlantic

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight. This bird is native to Arctic Europe, Asia and America. Its wingspan measures up to 85 centimetres and it can weigh up to 127 grams

White-fronted tern (Sterna striata) perched on a rock. Photographed in New Zealand

Inca terns on mooring rope Arica port. (Larosterna inca). Arica, Chile
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Terns (mixture of species) flying over roosting colony at low tide. Cape Recife Nature Reserve, Port Elizabeth
ASW-4765 Terns (mixture of species) flying over roosting colony at low tide Cape Recife Nature Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Sternidae Alan J. S

Damara Terns - resting on beach - Endemic to western seaboard of Africa from Algoa Bay to Ghana
ASW-4759 Damara Terns - resting on beach Cape Recife Nature Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Sterna balaenarum Endemic to western seaboard of Africa from Algoa Bay to Ghana

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"Captivating Moments with Sternidae: A Glimpse into the Lives of Terns" Majestic and agile, an Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovers effortlessly above the vast expanse of the ocean in Svalbard, Norway. June brings a sense of anticipation as these remarkable birds embark on their annual migration. Picture No. 12479832 captures the beauty of a Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) amidst the rugged landscapes of Farne Islands, Northumberland, England. United Kingdom's coastal charm provides an ideal habitat for these graceful creatures. Witnessing an adult Common tern (Sterna hirundo) brooding two precious chicks evokes warmth and tenderness in Long Island, New York, USA during June. Nature's miracles unfold before our eyes. In a moment filled with tension and aggression, two Common terns (Sterna hirundo) engage in a mid-air encounter near their nest housing vulnerable chicks in Long Island, New York, USA during June—a reminder that parenthood comes with its challenges. Amidst fields adorned with vibrant buttercups lies a nesting colony where Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) gracefully soar through the air—an enchanting sight that showcases nature's harmony at its finest. Perched atop a sand castle on Fort De Soto Park beach stands a regal Royal tern (Sterna maxima), embodying elegance against Florida's picturesque backdrop—a true symbol of coastal beauty. With fish securely held within its beak to feed hungry chicks awaiting back home on Machias Seal Island, an Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) soars triumphantly through the sky—nature's perfect provider. Against winter's orange foliage backdrop in Freeville, New York USA.