Damara Tern

Sternula balaenarum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Laridae

About

The Damara tern is a species of small tern in the family Laridae which breeds in the southern summer in southern Africa and migrates to tropical African coasts to winter.

Fun Fact

Damara tern is a small, rather pale tern.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats mainly small fish, with the occasional squid, which are caught in repeated plunge dives from a height of 3–8 m (10–26 ft).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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