SSR IUCN · EN · Endangered Charadriiformes Laridae

Black-bellied Tern

Sterna acuticauda

SSRIOC 2249

Black-bellied Tern

Sterna acuticauda

Charadriiformes · Laridae

Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda).

ATK417

DEF263

2189 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 32–35 cm
Body Mass: 153 gEstimated traits
Diet: Aquatic preyEstimated traits
Migration: Partially migratoryEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 417

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 417).

DEF 263

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 263).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: inland Indus Valley (Pakistan) & sub-Himalayan India and Irrawaddy (=Ayeyarwady) River & Central Myanmar; formerly to Southern China and Vietnam Habitat: Riverine

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sterna acuticauda

Which family does it belong to?

Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: inland Indus Valley (Pakistan) & sub-Himalayan India and Irrawaddy (=Ayeyarwady) River & Central Myanmar; formerly to Southern China and Vietnam