Blue-billed White-tern
Gygis candida
Data DeficientAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The blue-billed white tern is a small seabird found in Pacific and Indian oceans. This species was previously considered as conspecific with the white tern and the little white tern, but is now recognised as a separate species. It is known as manu-o-kū in Hawaiian. In the Cook Islands, it is known as the kakaia.
Fun Fact
This species was previously considered as conspecific with the white tern (Gygis alba) and the little white tern (Gygis microrhyncha), but is now recognised as a separate species.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in Pacific and Indian oceans.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance