Black Tern

Scientific name: Chlidonias niger

The Black Tern is small and much darker than other terns. It is very social, often seen migrating in groups, and it tends to nest colonially. Unlike most other terns, the Black Tern eats insects in addition to fish. It is also an inland breeder and migrant, though in the winter it occurs offshore.

Plucking a fish out of the water with your beak is difficult, and Black Terns usually require 3 or 4 tries before they are successful. Insects are easier to catch, and may be caught at a rate of 5 per minute.

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