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This small tern may be confused with the Whiskered tern in non-breeding plumage, but has a white rump and distinct facial markings reminiscent of headphones which extend below the eye.

Abundance
Common

Chinese Name
白翅浮鸥

Habitat
Wetland

Malay Name
Burung Camar Hitam Sayap Putih

Tamil name
வெண்ணிறகு ஆலா