Caspian Tern

They hunt with their red bills pointed downward and can hover in the air when they spot a fish; then they will plunge into the water to catch the fish. They will often be completely submerged. They are less gregarious and more predatory than most terns and readily will take small birds or eggs from nests of other terns. When not feeding, they can be found standing on mudflats in loose groups facing into the wind. They have very raucous calls which sound like a harsh “Kraaa”. In flight, they soar like gulls.