Beskrivelse: A picture on the distance - in this case the conservation restrictions made it difficult to approach the bird (and I respect that), - still feeded by the parents. To some extent this individual looked a good deal like a juvenile 'Little Tern' (also present in Australia, but not on Rottnest Island, no records ever). The parents were no doubt Fairy Terns. Compared to the scalloping of wing-feathers shown in 'The Australian Bird Guide' it looks like Little Tern - but head-shape (more rounded) gives the ID of Fairy Tern. Not easy... but since the parents with no doubt were Fairy Terns the juvenile bird here is same species as the parents. Warm recommandations to visit this island - birding is good and a lot of different landscapes - and sea/lake birding possibilities. A LOT of tourists at some occations - but still interesting and productive....
Beskrivelse: This ssp. is in recent guide-books split into the new full species White-headed Stilt; Himanotopus leucocephalus (i.e. The Australian Bird Guide, 2017).
One obvious feature is the ridge-like black part of the neck - and no black on top of the head or chins. Often mixed with Banded Stilt's.
Beskrivelse: Still there after 10 years... look at Gerts picture from 2009.
This island is worth a visit... good birding, at sea, costal and inland/inland lakes
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