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This is the smallest tern in Singapore and therefore easily recognised. In breeding plumage, it has a white forehead on a black cap, which becomes more extensively white in winter. Breeding birds have yellow bill with black tip.

Abundance
Common

Chinese Name
白额燕鸥

Malay Name
Burung Camar Kecil

Tamil name
சின்ன ஆலா