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Onychoprion Fuscatus Collection

The Onychoprion fuscatus, commonly known as the Sooty Tern, is a remarkable bird species found in various locations around the world

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Page 85. Sooty Tern. Sterna novae Hollandae. New Holland Tern (Watling 342 / 274

Page 85. Sooty Tern. Sterna novae Hollandae. New Holland Tern (Watling 342 / 274
5670981 Page 85. Sooty Tern. Sterna novae Hollandae. New Holland Tern (Watling 342/274) (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) in flight, Blinky Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe

Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) in flight, Blinky Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) in flight, Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island

Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) in flight, Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sooty Terns (Onychoprion fuscata) flock in flight, Midway Island. Central Pacific

Sooty Terns (Onychoprion fuscata) flock in flight, Midway Island. Central Pacific

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus, St Helena

Sooty Tern, Onychoprion fuscatus, St Helena

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Picture No. 11806920

Picture No. 11806920
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Picture No. 11806917

Picture No. 11806917
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Picture No. 11806919

Picture No. 11806919
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sterna fuscata, sooty tern

Sterna fuscata, sooty tern
Plate 235 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Sooty tern chick

Sooty tern chick
Sooty tern (Onychoprion fuscatus) chick perching on a rock. This seabird is found on most tropical and subtropical coasts

Background imageOnychoprion Fuscatus Collection: Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock

Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock
sooty tern, Onychoprion fuscatus = Sterna fuscata, and wedge-tailed shearwater, Puffinus pacificus, feeding on bait fish driven to the surface by attacking skipjack tuna, Katsuwonus pelamis


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The Onychoprion fuscatus, commonly known as the Sooty Tern, is a remarkable bird species found in various locations around the world. One such place is Lord Howe Island, where these elegant birds can be observed in flight at Blinky Beach and Neds Beach. With their sleek black feathers contrasting against the clear blue sky, they create a breathtaking sight. Another destination where these terns can be spotted is Midway Island in the Central Pacific. Here, large flocks of Sooty Terns gracefully soar through the air, showcasing their synchronized flight patterns. It's an awe-inspiring spectacle that highlights both their beauty and unity. St Helena is yet another location where this species has been documented. The presence of the Onychoprion fuscatus on this island adds to its rich biodiversity and natural wonders. Pictures numbered 11806920, 11806917, 11806919, and 11806918 capture different aspects of these magnificent birds' lives. From their graceful flight to close-up shots showcasing their unique features and markings - each image tells a story about the Sooty Tern's existence. Also referred to as Sterna fuscata or sooty terns interchangeably throughout various sources; it emphasizes how widely recognized and appreciated this avian species truly is. Whether soaring above Lord Howe Island's shores or flocking together over Midway Island's vast expanse of ocean - Onychoprion fuscatus continues to captivate nature enthusiasts with its elegance and gracefulness wherever it may be found.