Sooty Tern
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    Sooty Tern

    Onychoprion fuscatus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Best Months to Spot

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    Most sightings recorded in Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.

    The sooty tern is a tern in the family Laridae. It is a seabird of the tropical oceans and can fly for years at a time, skimming the sea surface for food, and returning to land only to breed, on islands throughout the equatorial zone.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Sooty Tern. Sightings recorded in 108 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Australasia
    Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National ParkFar North Queensland & Cape York, Australia
    Common
    Green Island National ParkFar North Queensland & Cape York, Australia
    Common
    Norfolk Island (Mt Pitt) National ParkNew South Wales & ACT, Australia
    Common
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