Species details

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Gelochelidon nilotica

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So called for possessing a gull-like bill. Breeding adults have a black cap from forehead to nape, while non-breeding adults have a black patch on their ear coverts.


Abundance
Rare


Chinese Name
鸥嘴噪鸥


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Camar Tiram


Tamil name
பருத்த அலகு ஆலா