Colony

Sorol Atoll

Bigeliwol
Colony Name
Sand Cay
Atoll
Sorol Atoll
EEZ
Micronesian EEZ
Island Name
Bigeliwol
Local Island Name
Bigeliwol
Coordinates
8° 9.183' N, 140° 21.483' E
Species Period Count Derivation Breeding Status Data Source Data Quality
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
(Laridae)
2011
(Breeding)
(Abundant)
Probable
Buden (2012)
Medium
Survey Breeding Notes
Former residents pers. comm. sand cays are nearly completely covered with nesting birds, most likely S. fuscata.
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
(Laridae)
2011
(Breeding)
(Abundant)
Probable
Buden (2012)
Medium
Survey Breeding Notes
Former residents pers. comm. sand cays are nearly completely covered with nesting birds, most likely S. fuscata.