White Tern Pendant

The White Tern is a small seabird found across the world’s tropical oceans. Though small in stature, their reputation as one of the most beautiful seabirds precedes them. From the breath-taking white plumage to the contrasting black eye rings and beaks with blue bases, these terns are admired across their natural range.

In the Maldives, they are known as "Dhondheeni" or "Kandhuvalu" and are almost exclusively found in the southernmost atoll of Addu (Seenu). They are a symbol of pride for Adduans and are often used as an emblem of Addu City.

White Terns are often monogamous and will remain as a pair for many seasons. Their elaborate aerial courtship is a sight to behold, with the male soaring high into the sky, followed by the female, before the pair spiral down in a graceful dance.