White-winged tern
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: White-winged terns (Chlidonias leucopterus) inhabit ephemeral water bodies as well as wetlands, sewage ponds, salt works and dams. They are often in the company of other terns and waders and roost communally on bare, muddy or sandy islets.
Distribution: Kunene River mouth, Etosha National Park, Caprivi, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, Sandwich Harbour, with scattered populations around southern, central and northern inland areas.
Diet: Forages in flocks and plunge-dives for fish. Attracted to fishing vessels.
Description: Leucopterus is Greek for 'white-winged'. Head, nape, mantle and back glossy back. Rump and tail white.
Breeding: Breeds Palearctic mainly 40-55°N.
Size: 20g. Weight: 60g.
Ultimate Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Safari
10 Days - The name says it all, departing from Windhoek and visiting the highlights of Botswana before ending at the Victoria Falls
Sossusvlei, Swakopmund & Etosha Tour
9 days - As the name suggests this mid-market tour visits three of the most popular destinations in Namibia
Etosha Park & Namib Coast
9 days - Along with visits to Swakopmund & Etosha this safari also spends a night at the wonderful Frans Indongo Lodge near Waterberg
Victoria Falls & Caprivi
7 Days - Departing from Vic Falls this trip travels through the Caprivi Strip and down to Windhoek
North Namibia & Etosha Tour
7 Days - Visits Swakopmund, Damaraland, a Himba Village & the Etosha National Park
Quick Trip Namibia
7 Days - manages to squeeze in a visit to the two most popular destinations in Namibia - Etosha & Sossusvlei
Southern Namibia Tour
7 Days - Visits the highlights of the southern section of the country: the Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and the dunes at Sossusvlei
