Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
1 place
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White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
The white-winged tern, or white-winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus or Chlidonias leucoptera), is a species of tern in the family Laridae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Dec to Jan
When White-winged Tern sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsDec to Jan
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~14 records
Curve from 143 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
North West and beyond
Provinces where White-winged Tern is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
143 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the White-winged Tern
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Tandweni Villa
Mkuze · From R 14,000 a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park · Price on request
White-winged Tern recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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The Midlands
Next stop
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
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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 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland 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.
Species
Chlidonias leucopterus
Records
143
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
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 KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the White-winged Tern at stays in or beside 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. 3 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal 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".