
Antarctic Tern
The Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) is a typical tern.
Informazioni sulla specie
Most records Jun to Sep
When Antarctic Tern sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 78 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Antarctic Tern is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
78 records, iNaturalist
Parchi in cui gli host segnalano: Antarctic Tern
Strutture che sostengono una causa
In tutto il Capo Orientale
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Antarctic Tern: segnalato qui
Birder Friendly
Birder Friendly
Birder Friendly
Birder Friendly
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
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Quando e dove trovarlo: Antarctic Tern
Gli host hanno segnalato questa specie (Antarctic Tern) in strutture dentro o accanto a Addo Elephant National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Le ore migliori della giornata
- Le prime ore dopo l’alba e il tardo pomeriggio. Gli uccelli cantano e si nutrono soprattutto nelle ore fresche.
- Mezzogiorno. Più silenzioso, soprattutto nel caldo estivo.
Modi di osservare
Guidare in autonomia
Il Suo veicolo e il Suo ritmo, sulle strade del parco.
Dove lo segnalano gli host
Lista Rossa IUCN
Least Concern
Specie
Sterna vittata
Segnalazioni
78
Osservazioni su iNaturalist
Ogni prenotazione su Spekboom sostiene la conservazione.
Le domande dei viaggiatori
Una segnalazione significa che un host ha visto questa specie (Antarctic Tern) nella struttura o nei dintorni. Non è mai una garanzia di avvistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Antarctic Tern in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Antarctic Tern at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Antarctic Tern in South Africa?
The Antarctic Tern is most recorded in Western Cape (94% of records), Eastern Cape (6% of records), based on 78 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in Eastern Cape have recorded the Antarctic Tern on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Antarctic Tern?
Sightings of the Antarctic Tern peak from Jun to Sep, based on 78 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Antarctic Tern?
The Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Antarctic Tern?
The Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) is a typical tern. It ranges throughout the southern oceans. It is very similar in appearance to the closely related Arctic tern, but is stockier, and the wing tips are grey instead of blackish in flight.

























