Family Laridae (Noun)
Meaning
Gull family: gulls and terns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Laridae comprises of about 100 species of gulls, terns, and their allies.
- Several members of the family Laridae can be found along coastal regions around the world.
- In North America, many species within the family Laridae migrate between breeding and wintering grounds.
- Terns within the family Laridae often build ground nests, leaving their eggs and chicks vulnerable to predators.
- Members of the family Laridae have a varied diet, with some gulls being primarily fish-eaters, while others scavenge for food on land.