White-cheeked Tern
A species of Typical Terns Scientific name : Sterna repressa Genus : Typical Terns
White-cheeked Tern, A species of Typical Terns
Botanical name: Sterna repressa
Genus: Typical Terns
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Description General Info
Description
The white-cheeked tern (Sterna repressa) is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is found around the coasts on the Red Sea, around the Horn of Africa to Kenya, in the Persian Gulf and along the Iranian coast to Pakistan and western India. 
Size
35 cm
Feeding Habits
White-cheeked Tern primarily feed on invertebrates and small fish. They exhibit skilled hunting techniques, often diving to capture prey. Unique adaptations include keen eyesight for spotting food from above. Feeding typically occurs during the day.
Habitat
White-cheeked Tern dwell in tropical coastal habitats and are typically associated with inshore waters. They have a preference for regions that are abundant with coral reefs and are frequently seen foraging within 3 kilometers of the coastline. The breeding grounds for white-cheeked Tern consist of bare, open areas such as rock, sand, gravel, or coral islands. Their nests are simple scrapes found on flat surfaces ranging from sand-dunes to high-tide lines on beaches, and these sites can often be located at a considerable distance from the sea.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Behavior
Most of this species is migratory, although those in East Africa may remain there all year. It breeds in colonies of 10–200 pairs. These colonies can consist of a mixture of tern species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Gulls Genus
Typical Terns Species
White-cheeked Tern 
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