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Sternula albifrons
Basic stats
Diet
Small fish and aquatic invertebrates
Habitat
Sandy beaches, estuaries, river mouths, coastal lagoons
Range
Widespread across Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs
Incubation period
About 19–22 days
Size
Small tern (22–28cm)
Wingspan
~48–55cm
Weight
~40–70g
One of the smallest terns, with a yellow bill and rapid, hovering flight, found along Bornean beaches and estuaries as a passage and winter visitor.
Hunts by hovering over shallow water before plunge-diving for small fish, and often forages singly or in small loose groups along the tideline.
