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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

Malay Name
Burung Camar Hitam Sayap Putih

Tamil name
வெண்ணிறகு ஆலா