Saunders's Tern
A species of Small terns Scientific name : Sternula saundersi Genus : Small terns
Saunders's Tern, A species of Small terns
Botanical name: Sternula saundersi
Genus: Small terns
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Saunders's tern (Sternula saundersi) is a species of bird in the family Laridae. It is sparsely resident along the shores of the north-western Indian Ocean (namely southern Somalia, Arabian peninsula, Socotra, Pakistan, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and northern Sri Lanka). 
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Saunders's Tern primarily consumes small fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and various insects. Saunders's Tern employs a plunge-diving technique for foraging, frequently preceded by extended periods of hovering. These feeding behaviors reflect saunders's Tern's specialized hunting adaptations.
Habitat
Saunders's Tern predominantly resides in coastal regions, frequenting habitats such as estuaries and tidal lagoons where shallow waters prevail. This species exhibits a preference for marine environments with abundant sand or mudflats, typically avoiding inland areas.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Gulls Genus
Small terns Species
Saunders's Tern 
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