Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Cape Verde

Learn about 7 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Cape Verde. Includes 5 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Arctic Tern

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

Least Concern
Black-headed Gull

Black-headed Gull

Larus ridibundus

Least Concern
Common Tern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Least Concern
Kittiwake

Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

Vulnerable
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Tern

Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
Yellow-legged Gull

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

Least Concern

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