Black Tern Chlidonias niger
Owned by Genevieve Rosenbalm (@genevieve).
Details
Identification
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Unknown
- Wing Shape
- Pointed
- Tail Shape
- Forked
- Plumage
- Breeding
Observation Details
- Number Observed
- 1
- Date Seen
- May 9, 2025
- Location Name
- Lake Ahquabi, Warren County, Iowa
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Wetland (Marsh)
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
Black Tern
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Pointed
Tail Shape
Forked
Plumage
Breeding
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
May 9, 2025
Location NameLake Ahquabi, Warren County, Iowa
Environment
Habitat Type
Wetland (Marsh)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The black tern is a fascinating specimen characterized by its distinctively pointed wings and forked tail. These anatomical features are essential for the bird's agile flight patterns, making it a captivating subject for those who study avian form and movement.
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Pointed
Tail Shape
Forked
Plumage
Breeding
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
May 9, 2025
Location NameLake Ahquabi, Warren County, Iowa
Environment
Habitat Type
Wetland (Marsh)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The black tern is a fascinating specimen characterized by its distinctively pointed wings and forked tail. These anatomical features are essential for the bird's agile flight patterns, making it a captivating subject for those who study avian form and movement.