Thalasseus Collection

Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, March

Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a coastal rock shelf in the early morning with waves breaking in the background. Long exposure. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia. July 2016

Royal terns (Sterna maxima) pair crossing bills during courtship behaviour, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA

Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day, with a rainbow in the background, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii (Crested tern, Sterna cristata). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Group Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) resting on a harbour wall, Thalasseus elegans, United States

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) flying, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Sterna maxima, royal tern
Royal tern egg specimens

Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis) dead adult, washed up on shore near harbour, Italy, january

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"Thalasseus: Majestic Terns of the Sea" A Royal tern gracefully perches on a sand castle, its regal presence adding charm to the beach at Fort De Soto Park, St. Witnessing courtship in action, two Royal terns cross their bills in an enchanting display of affection at Fort DeSoto Park. Against a stormy backdrop, a Greater crested tern soars above breaking waves with effortless grace and resilience. The Greater crested tern, Thalasseus bergii, showcases its elegance as it glides through the air on a turbulent day. Rio Grande Valley witnesses the majestic flight of a Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus), showcasing its aerial prowess. Resting peacefully on a harbour wall, Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) create an exquisite sight along the United States coastlines. 7-9. Sterna maxima - royal terns - captivate with their striking appearance and distinctive features that make them stand out from other species. 10-11. In full breeding plumage and with fish gripped firmly in its beak, a Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis) takes flight over Dutch waters during May. In every scene captured by these stunning Thalasseus birds, their beauty and remarkable abilities shine through like no other creatures of the sea can achieve.