White Tern Collection

Portrait of a common white or fairy tern, Gygis alba, in flight. Denis Island, Seychelles

Portrait of a common white or fairy tern, Gygis alba, in flight. Denis Island, Seychelles

White Tern in Hawaiian a Manu-o-Ku in flight. Waikiki

Marsh Tern, 1891 (colour litho)
1001494 Marsh Tern, 1891 (colour litho) by Broinowski, Gracius (1837-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Birds of AustraliaA, 1891)

Fairy Tern (Gygis alba) pair, Cousin Island, Republic of Seychelles

White Terns (Gygis alba rothschildi) resting

White Terns (Gygis alba rothschildi) courting

White Tern (Gygis alba rothschildi) in flight

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator). Galapagos Islands. ECUADOR. South America
North America; USA, Colorado, San Luis Valley, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. Four sandhill cranes flying

Common White Terns -Gygis alba-, Marianne Island, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

White Tern, Bird Island, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

White Tern, Fairy Tern, (Gygis alba) USA, NW Hawaiian Islands, Midway Atoll, White tern on refuge sign

White tern in a tree
White tern (Gygis alba) in a tree. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

White tern (Gygis alba) in flight. Photographed on Cousin Island, in the Seychelles, a group of islands north of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean

Adult white tern (Gygis alba) with two fish for its chick, Lord Howe Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Adult white tern (Gygis alba) with squid in its beak, Lord Howe Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

White Tern carrying a fish. In flight over Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean
DH-3741 White Tern carrying a fish. In flight over Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean. Gygis alba Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White tern, Bird Island, Tikehau, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Pacific

White tern (Gygias alba), Parque Nacional de Fernando Norohna, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil, South America

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The graceful White Tern, known as Manu-o-Ku in Hawaiian, soars through the skies above Waikiki with effortless elegance. Its pristine white feathers glisten under the warm sun, creating a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of turquoise waters. A Marsh Tern captured in a vibrant 1891 lithograph showcases its timeless beauty. In the enchanting Cousin Island of Seychelles, a pair of Fairy Terns, also known as Gygis alba, find solace in each other's company. Their pure white plumage symbolizes purity and grace as they create an ethereal scene amidst lush greenery. Resting peacefully on their perch are White Terns from Rothschildi subspecies (Gygis alba rothschildi). These delicate creatures find tranquility in moments of stillness while preparing for their next flight across the vast ocean expanse. Love is in the air as White Terns engage in courtship rituals. With synchronized movements and gentle calls, they express their affection towards one another. Their bond strengthens with every elegant display of devotion. Once again taking to the sky is a magnificent White Tern from Rothschildi subspecies (Gygis alba rothschildi). Its wings spread wide like an artist's brushstroke against a canvas of blue hues. This aerial ballet showcases its mastery over flight and leaves spectators awe-inspired by nature's wonders. Venturing beyond Hawaii and Seychelles lies Ecuador's Galapagos Islands where Brown Pelicans dominate the landscape. Amidst this diverse ecosystem stands out our beloved White Terns - rare gems that bring serenity to these South American shores. With wings gracefully extended once more, courting pairs of White Terns reaffirm their commitment to each other high up in the heavens. Their synchronized flights symbolize unity and harmony within nature itself. The image repeats itself several times - a testament to the White Tern's mastery of flight.