Gaviota Occidental
Larus occidentalis
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) · Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
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| Especies | Confusiones |
|---|---|
| Gaviota de Cortés Larus livens | 3 |
| Gavión Atlántico Larus marinus | 3 |
| Gaviota Cocinera Larus dominicanus | 2 |
| Gaviota de Sabine Xema sabini | 1 |
| Gaviota Cana Larus canus | 1 |
Familia
Laridae is a family of seabirds in the order Charadriiformes that includes the gulls, terns (including white terns), noddies, and skimmers. It includes 105 species arranged into 23 genera. They are an adaptable group of mostly aerial birds found worldwide.
Orden
Charadriiformes (, from Charadrius, the type genus of family Charadriidae) is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.