Meet Rubellite the Elegant Tern, a precious Elegant Tern who was a victim of the tragic incident that occurred in May 2021 at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, which forced over 3,000 Elegant Terns to abandon their eggs.
Discover her story, her Wildlife Jewels® Painting, Conservation Collection and Exhibitions. Learn about the magnificent world of Elegant Terns, threats to Elegant Terns, and discover ways you can take impactful action to protect Elegant Terns.
Rubellite the Elegant Tern’s Story
Rubellite, a precious Elegant Tern, fell victim to a tragic incident in May 2021. This unfortunate event unfolded when a drone crashed on the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve grounds on May 13, causing distress to approximately 3,000 adult Elegant Terns. The disturbance led to the abandonment of about 1,500 to 2,000 eggs by the frightened Elegant Terns.
Sadly, Elegant Terns confront numerous human-induced threats, putting them at risk of potential endangerment. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they are currently classified as "Near Threatened" (NT), signifying their vulnerability to endangerment in the near future
Rubellite the Elegant Tern’s Painting
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Wildlife Jewels® Rubellite the Elegant Tern Exhibitions
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About the Elegant Tern
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