Gulls, Terns and Skimmers in Western Sahara

Learn about 9 birds from the Gulls, Terns and Skimmers family (Laridae) found in Western Sahara. Includes 8 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. 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
Kittiwake

Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

Vulnerable
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
Yellow-legged Gull

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus michahellis

Least Concern

Vagrant Laridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Audouin's Gull

Audouin's Gull

Ichthyaetus audouinii

Vulnerable

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