Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Laridae
About
The black-naped tern is an oceanic tern mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean. They are rarely found inland. It was described from the islands around Sumatra. It is most closely related to roseate tern S. dougallii and white-fronted tern S. striata.
Fun Fact
To defend against this, parents camouflage the nest by removing eggshell remnants and defecating several meters away to avoid bright eye-catching material near the chicks.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits rocky shores throughout the Western-Pacific and Indian oceans, migrating yearly to islets and islands serving as breeding grounds.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance