Black-fronted tern (82/84)

Sterna-albostriata_10158.jpg New Zealand storm petrelThumbnailsBlack-fronted tern on nest

Black-fronted terns are threatened by introduced mammals, including mustelids, cats and hedgehogs. Hydroelectric development endangers them by modifying the braided rivers they inhabit. Weeds are able to invade naturally bare shingle, reducing the area suitable for nesting and providing predators with cover.

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Common names
Black-fronted tern, tarapirohe, tarapiroe
Location
Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
Photo ID
10158