Charadriiformes
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Charadriiformes 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 invertebrat
Charadriiformes Diversity
Rostratula Capensis Davies
Larus argentatus Gould
Lari (bird)
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The suborder Lari is the part of the order Charadriiformes that includes the gulls, terns, skuas and skimmers; the rest of the order is made up of the Charadrii and Scolopaci. The auks and buttonquail
Charadriiformes
…most of which feed by probing in the mud or picking items off the surface in both coastal and freshwater environments. The gulls and their allies (or "Lari"): these are generally larger species which take fish from the sea. Several gulls and skuas will also take food items from beaches, or rob smaller…
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Greater crested tern displaying in Tasmania.