Yellow-billed Tern

Sternula superciliaris

The Yellow-billed Tern (Sternula superciliaris) is a small, slender seabird found in coastal regions of South America. This species is characterized by its distinctive yellow bill, black cap, and white plumage. Yellow-billed Terns are highly agile flyers, often observed diving into the water to catch small fish and crustaceans. They are known for their graceful, buoyant flight and are often seen in small flocks. These terns breed in colonies on sandy or rocky shorelines and islands, and migrate to warmer regions during the non-breeding season. Their populations are vulnerable to disturbances in their coastal habitats, such as habitat loss and human disturbance.

Habitat: Coastal regions of South America