Key information
The white-winged tern (Chlidonias leucopterus), is a species of tern in the family Laridae. It is a small species generally found in or near bodies of fresh water across much of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Length : 23–27 cm
Wingspan: 58-67 cm
Weight : 42-79 g
Population : The overall population trend is stable, although some populations have unknown trends.
Habitat: freshwater marshes across from southeast Europe to central Asia
Diet: Mainly aquatic insects (especially Diptera, Odonata, Coleoptera), also terrestrial insects; occasionally small fish or tadpoles
Location
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