
Antarctic Tern
The Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) is a typical tern.
Informações sobre a espécie
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
Parques onde os anfitriões registram: Antarctic Tern
Hospedagens que retribuem
Por todo o Cabo Oriental
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Antarctic Tern: registrado aqui
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
Ver lugares que retribuemPlanejando uma viagem
Quando e onde encontrar: Antarctic Tern
Os anfitriões registraram esta espécie (Antarctic Tern) em hospedagens dentro ou ao lado de Addo Elephant National Park and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Melhores horários do dia
- As primeiras horas depois do nascer do sol, e o fim da tarde. As aves cantam e se alimentam mais nas horas frescas.
- Meio-dia. Mais silencioso, sobretudo no calor do verão.
Formas de observar
Dirija por conta própria
Seu próprio veículo e seu próprio ritmo, nas estradas do parque.
Onde os anfitriões registram
Lista Vermelha da IUCN
Least Concern
Espécie
Sterna vittata
Registros
78
Observações no iNaturalist
Cada reserva no Spekboom apoia a conservação.
Perguntas que os viajantes fazem
Um registro significa que um anfitrião avistou esta espécie (Antarctic Tern) na propriedade ou nas proximidades. Nunca é garantia de avistamento.
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.

























