Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Learn about 12 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Includes 9 regular species and 3 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Black Tern

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Least Concern
Black-headed Gull

Black-headed Gull

Larus ridibundus

Least Concern
Common Gull

Common Gull

Larus canus

Least Concern
Common Tern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Least Concern
Little Gull

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Least Concern
Little Tern

Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull

Mediterranean Gull

Larus melanocephalus

Least Concern
Yellow-legged Gull

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Audouin's Gull

Audouin's Gull

Ichthyaetus audouinii

Vulnerable
Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Least Concern
Sandwich Tern

Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Least Concern

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