Description
Capture the elegance of a Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) in flight in this original wildlife photograph by Amarjeetsinh Jhala. The image features a non-breeding adult Whiskered Tern displaying its characteristic flight profile above its wetland habitat.
The Whiskered Tern is a graceful wetland-associated tern found around lakes, marshes, reservoirs and other suitable water bodies. During the non-breeding season, its plumage becomes noticeably paler compared with the darker breeding plumage, making flight photographs particularly useful for studying its seasonal appearance.
The species is associated with wetlands and is recorded in India as a winter migrant and localized summer migrant. The State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment places the Whiskered Tern in the High Priority category in India. Although its global IUCN status is Least Concern, the Indian assessment reports a substantial long-term decline, highlighting the importance of healthy wetland ecosystems for this species. The species is protected under Schedule II of India’s Wildlife Protection Act.
Product Details
- Common Name: Whiskered Tern
- Scientific Name: Chlidonias hybrida
- Family: Laridae
- Bird Type: Tern / Wetland Bird
- Age & Plumage: Non-breeding Adult
- Behavior: In Flight
- Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, lakes, reservoirs, marshes, ponds and other shallow-water habitats
- Diet: Primarily aquatic prey and small animals captured around wetlands
- Distribution: Widely distributed across suitable wetlands in India
- Migratory Status: Winter Migrant & Localized Summer Migrant
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
- India Conservation Priority: High Priority
- Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
About the Photograph
This original Whiskered Tern bird photograph captures the dynamic nature of the species during flight. The image can be suitable for bird identification resources, wildlife publications, environmental education, nature magazines, editorial projects, calendars, books, websites, conservation campaigns and other licensed applications.
Why This Photograph Is Valuable
Whiskered Terns are closely associated with wetland ecosystems, making photographs of the species useful for showcasing India’s diverse wetland birdlife. The non-breeding plumage and in-flight posture also make this image particularly suitable for birding guides, species documentation and wildlife photography collections.
Photography Licensing
This Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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