Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Aruba

Learn about 7 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Aruba. Includes 6 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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American Herring Gull

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Least Concern
Black Tern

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Least Concern
Common Tern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Least Concern
Ring-billed Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Least Concern
Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Least Concern

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