Little tern. Greek: νανογλάρονο. Kritika, Rhodes town, April 2003.
Passage migrant, uncommon. Length 21-25 cm, wingspan 41-47 cm. Sexes similar. Coastal areas. Forages close to shore by hovering and splash-diving in shallow water. Feeds mainly on fish, also takes small crustaceans. Fast flight with deep wing beats.