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Black Tern
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Species insights

Parks where hosts record the Black Tern

Stays that give back

Across South Africa

Reliably seen · Birder friendly

Wilge River Bush Camp
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Birder friendly

Coastal Retreat

Birder friendly

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Lauradale

Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air

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The Drakensberg

Planning a trip

When and where to find the Black Tern

How and when to see the Black Tern

Best hours of the day

  • The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
  • Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.

IUCN Red List

Least Concern

Species

Chlidonias niger

Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.

Questions travellers ask

A record means a host has seen the Black Tern on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.

What is the conservation status of the Black Tern?

The Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

What is the Black Tern?

The black tern (Chlidonias niger) is a small tern generally found in or near inland water in Europe and North America. As its name suggests, it has predominantly dark plumage.