Gull-billed Tern
- Scientific name
- Gelochelidon nilotica
- Family
- Laridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Aquatic estuary
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Why it matters
The gull-billed tern is distinguished from other terns by its relatively thick, black bill and its habit of foraging over both marshes and open fields rather than exclusively over water. Its pointed wings and slightly notched tail allow for a buoyant, graceful flight, making it a sophisticated addition to any collection focused on the diversity of the Laridae family.
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