Family
Laridae
Habits
Diurnal, Often in 1s and 2s when not breeding, gather erratically in colonies of tens to hundreds to nest.
Habitat
Coastal Wetlands, Inland and coastal swamps and estuaries.
Breeding
September to May in colonies, 2-4; buffy-white with markings. Incubation 22-23 days by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Fish; insects and small reptiles.
Details
| Common Name: |
Gull-billed Tern |
Scientific Name: |
Gelochelidon nilotica |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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