Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Laridae

Size:

22-28 cm

Weight:

47-63 g

Taxonomy:

S. a. albifrons (Pallas, 1764)

Short Description:

The Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) is a small seabird that frequents the coastal areas of Pakistan. These birds are primarily found along the shores of the Arabian Sea and the coastline of the Indus Delta. They are known for their agile flight and distinctive white plumage, often with a black cap on their heads during breeding season.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Little Terns in Pakistan are primarily found along the coastline, particularly in estuaries, mudflats, and sandy beaches. They are known to breed in colonies on sandy or shingly beaches, often in close proximity to shallow water where they can forage for small fish and invertebrates.

Little Terns exhibit migratory behavior, with some populations wintering in warmer regions while others remain in Pakistan year-round. They are highly social birds and often nest in colonies, where they engage in courtship displays and communal defense against predators. These birds are agile fliers, capable of diving from the air to catch prey in the water.