Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Costa Rica

Learn about 4 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Costa Rica. 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
Ring-billed Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Least Concern

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