Laridae
Laridae, family of birds (of the order Charadriiformes) that comprises the gulls (subfamily Larinae) and the terns (subfamily Sterninae). See gull; tern.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Laridae
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
23 March 2010
Access Date:
November 14, 2026