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Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) in flight, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
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Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) in flight, Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
The Antarctic Tern is a small bird at 31-38 cm (12-15 inches) long. Its bill is usually a dark red or blackish. It is mainly pale grey and white, but has a black cap when breeding. In non-breeding plumage it has a grizzled crown and white forehead. The tips of this terns wings are greyish black. Terns are quite gregarious in nature, fishing in flocks of up to several hundred birds within sight of land just beyond the surf zone and often within the kelp bed zone. They feed by swooping down and making shallow dives into the water to snatch prey. Principal diet includes small fish and various crustacea, krill probably being the most important and abundant. Antarctic terns also scavenge in the intertidal zone for stranded organisms
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This print captures the grace and beauty of an Antarctic Tern in flight over Deception Island, located in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The small bird, measuring between 31-38 cm (12-15 inches) long, showcases its pale grey and white plumage with a striking black cap during breeding season. In this image, taken from a low angle view, the tern soars through the vast expanse of sky against a tranquil backdrop of untouched nature. Its wings, tipped with shades of greyish black, create an elegant contrast against the pristine landscape below. Known for their gregarious nature, these terns often fish in flocks near land and within kelp bed zones. With remarkable agility and precision, they swoop down to make shallow dives into the water to snatch prey such as small fish and crustaceans. They are also known to scavenge along intertidal zones for stranded organisms. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the freedom that exists within our natural world. The Antarctic Tern symbolizes resilience and adaptability amidst harsh conditions while showcasing its effortless flight through icy winds. This image serves as a reminder that even in remote corners of our planet like Antarctica, there is still extraordinary beauty waiting to be discovered by those who appreciate wildlife photography at its finest.
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