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Witwangstern met kuiken op een nest in een waterrijke omgeving

Whiskered Tern

Whiskered Tern

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The Whiskered Tern is a graceful tern of inland wetlands, known for its distinctive dark belly and white 'whiskers' (malar stripe) in breeding plumage. It flies with buoyant, almost butterfly-like wingbeats.
Where to spot
Found in freshwater marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers across Southern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
How to spot
In breeding plumage, look for the dark grey belly and the prominent white 'whiskers' on its face. In non-breeding plumage, it resembles other marsh terns but retains a dark patch behind the eye. Observe its characteristic dipping flight over water.
When to spot
Best observed during their breeding season from spring to summer in temperate regions. They are present year-round in tropical parts of their range, with populations in colder areas being migratory.
Witwangstern met kuiken op een nest in een waterrijke omgeving
Witwangstern met kuiken op een nest in een waterrijke omgeving
Credits: Door Marek Szczepanek - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92557
Unlike many terns that plunge-dive, Whiskered Terns primarily forage by dipping for insects and small fish directly from the water's surface while in flight.
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Whiskered Tern
Lelystad, Flevoland
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