The Damara tern (Sternula balaenarum) is a species of small tern in the family Laridae which breeds in the southern summer in southern Africa and migrates to tropical African coasts to winter.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Damara Tern is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
38 records, iNaturalist
1 result in South Africa
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Species
Sternula balaenarum
Records
38
iNaturalist observations
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A record means a host has seen the Damara Tern on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
The Damara Tern is most recorded in Western Cape (50% of records), Eastern Cape (37% of records), Northern Cape (11% of records), based on 38 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Damara Tern on site or nearby.
The Damara tern (Sternula balaenarum) is a species of small tern in the family Laridae which breeds in the southern summer in southern Africa and migrates to tropical African coasts to winter.
