Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Tanzania

Learn about 7 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Tanzania. 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 Tern

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Least Concern
Lesser Noddy

Lesser Noddy

Anous tenuirostris

Least Concern
Little Tern

Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Least Concern
Roseate Tern

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Least Concern

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