Whiskered Tern

C. h. hybridus breeds in warmer parts of Europe and Asia. The smaller-billed and darker C. h. delalandii is found in east and south Africa, and the paler C. h. javanicus from Java to Australia.

The Whiskered Tern is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Whiskered Tern is a rare visitor. Both are also passage migrants. A number of other photographers have also documented the Whiskered Turn arriving in Singapore. BK Lim showcased his images in the photographic forum, Nature Pixels, taken in October 2008 and shown above. According to Luan Keng, the population of Whiskered has somewhat plummeted over the last 10 years, seen mostly from September-November. White-winged on the other hand are more often seen from January-March. More

Whiskered Tern, in non-breeding plumage. Whiskered Tern, in non-breeding plumage. Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka © Bird Explorers Whiskered Tern, in breeding plumage (note black head). Whiskered Tern, in breeding plumage (note black head). Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka © Bird Explorers Whiskered Tern foraging over water. Whiskered Tern foraging over water. Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka © Bird Explorers Whiskered Tern foraging over water. More

The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) is a seabird of the tern family Sternidae. This bird has a number of geographical races, differing mainly in size and minor plumage details. C. h. hybridus breeds in warmer parts of Europe and Asia. The smaller-billed and darker C. h. delalandii is found in east and south Africa, and the paler C. h. javanicus from Java to Australia. The tropical forms are resident, but European and Asian birds winter south to Africa and southern Asia. More

Indian Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybridus is a seabird of the tern family Sternidae. It is white below and grey above in colour. In juvenile and also in adults during winter, the crown is flecked with white.Otherwise the crown is uniformly black. In summer black cap and black belly is conspicuous. The tail is shorter and almost square cut. The Indian whiskered tern breeds in Kashmir , Gangetic planes, Assam and Bangladesh. in winter it is seen throughout the subcontinent. More

Here are two more shots of the Whiskered tern in my archives from the day I visited the Small Pools. More

plumage, the whiskered tern has a dark grey body, white cheeks and a black crown. In winter, the plumage turns ... More

summer plumage, the whiskered tern has a dark grey body, white cheeks and a black crown (5). In winter, the plumage turns white on the underside and pale grey on the upperparts (5). The forehead also turns white and the remainder of the crown becomes flecked with white thus appearing grey. The bill and legs of the whiskered tern are red, a striking feature that allows this species to be distinguished from other terns (5). More

Whiskered Terns (Chlidonias hybridus): One female on nest being fed by her mate Whiskered Terns (Chlidonias hybridus)The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) is a seabird of the tern family Sternidae. This bird has a number of geographical races, differing mainly in size and minor plumage details. The scientific name arises from the fact that this, the largest marsh tern, show similarities in appearance to both the white Sterna terns and to Black Tern. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Whiskered Tern is classed as Rare: species currently considered for acceptance by the British Birds Rarities Committee (or forms of equivalent rarity). More

Whiskered Tern is a seabird of the tern family Sternidae belonging to genus Chlidonias. There are 3 geographical races. Namely, C. h. hybridus found in warmer parts of Europe and Asia. C. h. delalandii is found in east and south Africa, and the paler C. h. javanicus from Java to Australia. More

White-winged Black Tern, Whiskered Tern feeds on insects taken in flight, and not by plunge-diving for fish like the white Sterna terns. The hybridus in the scientific name arises from the fact that this, the largest marsh tern, show similarities in appearance to both the white Sterna terns and to Black Tern. The size, black cap, strong bill and more positive flight recall Common or Arctic Tern, but the short tail and dark grey breeding plumage above and below are typically marsh tern characteristics. More

Whiskered Terns on Pego Marsh, Spain Pego Marsh - Martin Eccles - I was looking for a place to paint in the sun. Courtesy of Jules Sykes (Oliva Rama Tours) we based ourselves in Oliva (a small coastal town in Communitat Valenciana) and planning to paint on Pego Marsh, about 5 Km to the south. On odd location as there are fabulous birds and a nearby motorway. More

Juvenile Whiskered Terns have a ginger scaly back, and otherwise look much like winter adults. The first winter plumage is intermediate between juvenile and adult winter, with patchy ginger on the back. Gallery - First-winter plumage Adults Adult and chick Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Chlidonias hybrida Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia. More

The Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) is a seabird of the tern family Sternidae. This bird has a number of geographical races, differing mainly in size and minor plumage details. More

vues SanderTerlouw — 22 mai 2007 — Whiskered tern at the Jezuitenwaai on 22-5-2007, flying in the fog. SanderTerlouw — 22 mai 2007 — Whiskered tern at the Jezuitenwaai on 22-5-2007, flying in the fog. More