Little tern - Sternula albifrons
An uncommon migrant bird to New Zealand
In New Zealand, little terns inhabit sheltered coastal waters, and may occur in estuaries and harbours right around the New Zealand coast. Particularly favoured localities are Manukau, Kaipara and Rangaunu Harbours, where small flocks may occur. This photo taken at Lake Ellesmere in the South Island where it is usually only single strays seen of this species.
Possibly up to 100 little terns may occur in New Zealand each year but occasionally larger numbers occur.
Little tern - Sternula albifrons
An uncommon migrant bird to New Zealand
In New Zealand, little terns inhabit sheltered coastal waters, and may occur in estuaries and harbours right around the New Zealand coast. Particularly favoured localities are Manukau, Kaipara and Rangaunu Harbours, where small flocks may occur. This photo taken at Lake Ellesmere in the South Island where it is usually only single strays seen of this species.
Possibly up to 100 little terns may occur in New Zealand each year but occasionally larger numbers occur.