Damara Tern
Sternula balaenarum
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Laridae
Damara Tern.
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Sternula balaenarum
Category
birds
Family
Laridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 60 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding damara tern in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: below-surface aquatic foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fish 80%; invertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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