Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Jamaica

Learn about 6 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Jamaica. Includes 2 regular species and 4 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Black Tern

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Least Concern
Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

American Herring Gull

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

Least Concern
Common Tern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Least Concern
Kittiwake

Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

Vulnerable
Ring-billed Gull

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Least Concern

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