Grey Ternlet (2/2)

CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae

Procelsterna cerulea  

The feeding technique of the Grey Ternlet is quite different from that of other terns. It flies close to the water surface and "paddles" the water with its feet. In this way it feeds on small fish and crustacea.*

*Hermes, Neil (1985). Birds of Norfolk Island. Wonderland Publications, Norfolk Island, p.26.