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Lari

Lari
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes
Families
Stercorariidae  Rhynchopidae  Laridae  Sternidae

The suborder Lari is the part of the order Charadriiformes which includes the gulls, terns, skuas and skimmers, with the waders and auks making up the rest of the order.

The larids are generally larger species which take fish from the sea. Several gulls and skuas will also take food items from beaches, or rob smaller species, and some have become adapted to inland environments.

• ORDER CHARADRIIFORMES
  • Suborder Charadrii: waders
  • Suborder Lari
    • Family Laridae: gulls
    • Family Sternidae: terns
    • Family Stercorariidae: skuas
    • Family Rhynchopidae: skimmers
  • Suborder Alcae: auks

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Lari is also the currency of Georgia.

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