The Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplicissima) is a uniquely adapted waterbird that represents a distinct evolutionary branch within the subfamily Sterninae. Unlike the majority of tern species that specialize in marine coastal environments or long-distance pelagic …
The Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) is the ultimate globetrotter of the animal kingdom. For birdwatchers and marine wildlife enthusiasts based in the United States, this slender, sharp-winged seabird is a true marvel of survival and …
The Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) is a highly specialized seabird inhabiting the tropical and subtropical marine environments of the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. Unlike its highly pelagic or trans-hemispheric migratory relatives, this species exhibits …
The Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) is the undisputed giant of the tern family. For birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts across the United States, spotting this massive, red-billed aerial predator offers a distinct change of pace from …
Wilson’s Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) is one of the most abundant wild bird species on Earth. For pelagic birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts based in the United States, this small, dark seabird represents a major migratory link …
The Black-bellied Storm-petrel (Fregetta tropica) stands as one of the most specialized pelagic wanderers of the Southern Ocean. For wildlife enthusiasts and pelagic birdwatchers, sighting this small seabird provides an exercise in identifying subtle anatomical …
For birding and wildlife enthusiasts in the United States, few events match the sheer scale of the spring pelagic migrations along the Pacific Coast. Among the ocean travelers that move within sight of our western …
For birders in the United States, heading out on a pelagic trip into the deep waters of the Atlantic or Pacific continental shelf represents the ultimate frontier. Among the long list of highly sought-after ocean …
For anyone fascinated by ocean-dwelling birds, the tropical zones of the Pacific Ocean hold some of the rarest biological treasures on Earth. Among these pelagic specialists, the Polynesian Storm-petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) represents an exceptional example …
For pelagic birdwatching enthusiasts in the United States, few avian encounters match the scale and precision of the world’s master gliders: the albatrosses. Among the 22 species within the family Diomedeidae, the Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche …