Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Kuwait

Learn about 8 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Kuwait. Includes 6 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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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 Tern

Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
Mediterranean Gull

Mediterranean Gull

Larus melanocephalus

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Arctic Tern

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

Least Concern
Little Gull

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Least Concern

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