Saunders’s Tern

Sternula saundersi

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Laridae

Size:

21-25 centimeters (8-10 inches)

Weight:

45-60 grams (1.6-2.1 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Allan Octavian Hume 1873

Short Description:

Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi) is a small seabird species found along the coastal regions of Pakistan. It typically inhabits sandy or muddy shores, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters. This bird is known for its distinctive appearance, characterized by a black cap, white underparts, and a slender black bill.

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In Pakistan, Saunders’s Terns are primarily found in the coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan provinces, including locations such as Karachi, the Indus Delta, and coastal lagoons. They are known to form breeding colonies in suitable coastal habitats during the breeding season, which typically occurs from March to June.

In Pakistan, Saunders’s Terns exhibit typical coastal behavior, inhabiting sandy or muddy shores, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters. They form breeding colonies during March to June, primarily in coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Saunders’s Terns are agile fliers, often seen hovering and diving to catch small fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates. Outside of the breeding season, they may migrate to other coastal regions or inland wetlands.