Nobody forgets their first one: an elegant grey-and-white tern with a massive yellow bill that seems borrowed from another bird. It patrols the lagoons at mid-height and when it spots a fish it drops in a plunge dive, with a splash that carries.
Behaviour
It flies alone or in small groups over open water. It rests on sandbars, logs and pier posts.
How and when to see it
All year round on the big lagoons. Boat rides on Laguna Ibera almost always include one fishing.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where large-billed tern has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where large-billed tern lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameLarge-billed Tern
- Scientific namePhaetusa simplex
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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