The Whiskered Tern is a medium-sized seabird found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It has distinctive black cap and grey plumage during the breeding season, with a white cheek and a forked tail. This tern inhabits freshwater and coastal wetlands, feeding on fish, insects, and crustaceans. It is known for its agile flight and ability to hover while hunting. The Whiskered Tern nests in colonies on floating vegetation or islands, building simple nests from reeds and grasses. Its distinctive calls and graceful flight make it a notable presence in its habitat.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Class : Aves
• Order : Charadriiformes
• Family : Laridae
• Genus : Chlidonias
• Species : hybrida