Western Cape
Rocherpan
Self-driveMalaria-free
Stays in Western CapeWhere to see
Where to see the White-winged Tern in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the White-winged Tern at stays in or beside Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Chlidonias leucopterus
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When and where to find the White-winged Tern
Hosts have recorded the White-winged Tern at stays in or beside Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
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.
Where to base yourself
- Western Cape
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
KwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi · iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Species
Chlidonias leucopterus
Records
143
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the White-winged Tern on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the White-winged Tern in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the White-winged Tern at stays in or beside Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the White-winged Tern in South Africa?
The White-winged Tern is most recorded in North West (31% of records), Gauteng (24% of records), Western Cape (18% of records), based on 143 iNaturalist observations. 16 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the White-winged Tern on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the White-winged Tern?
Sightings of the White-winged Tern peak from Dec to Jan, based on 143 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the White-winged Tern?
The white-winged tern, or white-winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus or Chlidonias leucoptera), 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. The genus name is from Ancient Greek khelidonios, "swallow-like", from khelidon, "swallow".
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Where to stay for a chance to see the White-winged Tern
Every stay on the White-winged Tern page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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