Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Laridae

Size:

33-43 cm

Weight:

130-320 g

Taxonomy:

G. n. nilotica (J. F. Gmelin, 1789)

Short Description:

The Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) is a migratory bird species found in Pakistan. It typically inhabits coastal areas, estuaries, and inland wetlands during the non-breeding season. During the breeding season, it nests in colonies on sandy or muddy shores.

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In Pakistan, the Gull-billed Tern is primarily found along the coastal regions, including the Indus Delta, as well as in wetlands and inland water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs.

Gull-billed Terns are highly adaptable birds with distinctive behaviors. They are often observed foraging for food by hovering over water bodies and plunging to catch small fish, crustaceans, and insects. They are known for their distinctive “kek” calls and agile flight, often seen gliding gracefully over water surfaces.