Breeding Ecology of the Endangered Black-Bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) in Eastern India and Implications for Conservation

The global population of Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda) is declining, and insufficient information is available on its breeding ecology. The aim of this study was to record its breeding ecology and factors affecting breeding success along the Mahanadi River in Odisha, eastern India. Breeding was observed during January-April 2018, with peak activity in March. Among 24 nests recorded on seven sandy islands, only 11 nests successfully...