Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Argentina
26 gulls, terns and skimmers recorded in Argentina on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
26 gulls, terns and skimmers have been recorded in Argentina on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Laridae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Argentina to know first
Andean GullChroicocephalus serranus
Antarctic TernSterna vittata
Arctic TernSterna paradisaea
Black SkimmerRynchops niger
Black TernChlidonias niger
Brown-hooded GullChroicocephalus maculipennis
Common TernSterna hirundo
Dolphin GullLeucophaeus scoresbii
Elegant TernThalasseus elegans
Franklin’s GullLeucophaeus pipixcan
Grey GullLeucophaeus modestus
Grey-headed GullChroicocephalus cirrocephalus
Gull-billed TernGelochelidon nilotica
Kelp GullLarus dominicanus
Large-billed TernPhaetusa simplex
Laughing GullLeucophaeus atricilla
Least TernSternula antillarum
Olrog’s GullLarus atlanticus
The full list — 26 gulls, terns and skimmers of Argentina in our library
- Andean Gull
- Antarctic Tern
- Arctic Tern
- Black Skimmer
- Black Tern
- Brown-hooded Gull
- Common Tern
- Dolphin Gull
- Elegant Tern
- Franklin’s Gull
- Grey Gull
- Grey-headed Gull
- Gull-billed Tern
- Kelp Gull
- Large-billed Tern
- Laughing Gull
- Least Tern
- Olrog’s Gull
- Royal Tern
- Sabine’s Gull
- Sandwich Tern
- Snowy-crowned Tern
- South American Tern
- Swallow-tailed Gull
- White-winged Tern
- Yellow-billed Tern
Keep exploring
- Birds of Argentina
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Argentina (133 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Argentina (100 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Argentina (92 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Argentina (42 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Argentina (41 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Argentina (37 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Argentina (35 species)
- Hummingbirds of Argentina (33 species)
- Woodpeckers of Argentina (28 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Argentina (27 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Argentina (27 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Argentina (26 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Argentina (25 species)
- Owls of Argentina (22 species)
Gulls, Terns & Skimmers in other regions
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of the United States (61 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Japan (47 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of the United Kingdom (45 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Canada (43 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Portugal (42 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Spain (42 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of France (41 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of India (40 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Mexico (40 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Ireland (38 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Ecuador (37 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Australia (36 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many gulls, terns and skimmers are found in Argentina?
26 gulls, terns and skimmers that we profile appear on Argentina's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these gulls, terns and skimmers really found there?
Yes — each one is on Argentina's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these gulls, terns and skimmers belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see gulls, terns and skimmers in Argentina right now?
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