Gulls
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Laridae
Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes gulls and kittiwakes. They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet. There are 55 species worldwide of which eight occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Gull | Larus crassirostris | Very rare winter visitor |
| Common Gull | Larus canus | Accidental |
| Heuglin's Gull | Larus heuglini | Winter visitor |
| Caspian Gull | Larus cachinnans | Uncertain status |
| Great Black-headed Gull | Larus ichthyaetus | Very rare winter visitor |
| Brown-headed Gull | Larus brunnicephalus | Rare winter visitor |
| Black-headed Gull | Larus ridibundus | Winter visitor |
| Slender-billed Gull | Larus genei | Very rare winter visitor |
| Slaty-backed Gull | Larus schistisagus | Very rare winter visitor |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand
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