family of birds (of the order Charadriiformes) that comprises the gulls (subfamily Larinae) and the terns (subfamily Sterninae). See gull; tern. Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/16
Laridae is the gull and petrel family of birds of the order Natatores. They are characterized by smooth edges to the mandibles; very long wings; the legs not placed far behind; three front toes united by a membrane, the fourth toe free, sometimes very weak or altogether wanting. They are mostly surface feeders living on fish and other animals eithe... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BL.HTM