Think about the habitat lost of these lovely birds in Addu atoll. Since 2003 i ve being visiting this atoll and i feel sad to see the decrease in population.
Under the environment protection law of Maldives these lovely white terns are protected. But not there habitat. Think about what you will do when you dont have a house.
These birds are protected under the Environment Protection and Preservation Act,(4/93). Their capture, sale and captivity is prohibited.
Gygis alba
Common Name: White Turn
Local name: Dhondeeni
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The White Tern (Gygis alba) is a small seabird found across the tropical oceans of the world. Sometimes known as the Fairy Tern although this name is potentially confusing as it is the common name of the Fairy Tern Sternula nereis.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Tern