The little tern is a partial resident and summer migratory bird species. It has a thin body, a pointy black bill, and orange-yellow feet. The little tern also has white feathers on its forehead, as well as long narrow wings and a long tail. These birds prefer broad gravel beaches or stable sand dunes and beaches to build their nests.
Habits: The little tern mainly eats fish and often forages on seashores, estuaries, swamps, fish farms, and wetlands. When the bird discovers prey, it often keeps flying in the air until the prey is targeted when it dives into the water.
Resident/Uncommon, Summer/Uncommon; Body length: 28 cm
Birdwatching period: April-August
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