Inca Tern
The Inca Tern (Larosterna inca) is a striking and unique seabird native to the coasts of Peru and Chile, along the cold Humboldt Current. It is easily recognized by its dark gray plumage, contrasting with a bright red-orange beak and feet, and its distinctive white mustache-like feathers on either side of its head. This dashing appearance makes the Inca Tern one of the most beautiful seabirds in the world. They feed primarily on small fish, often diving from the air to catch prey. Inca Terns nest in rocky cliffs and are known for their agile flight and social behavior, often seen in large colonies along coastal areas.