Charadriiformes
The Charadriiformes is a large, diverse order, united mainly by anatomical characteristics of the palate, syrinx, and muscles. They include the gulls and shorebirds. Currently 16 families.
| Family | Common name | Total number |
| Alcidae | Auks | 23 (12) |
| Burhinidae | Thick-knees | ? |
| Charadriidae | Avocets, Lapwings, Oystercatchers, Plovers, Stilts | 66 (11) |
| Chionididae | Sheathbill | ? |
| Dromadidae | Crab-plover | ? |
| Glareolidae | Coursers / Pratincoles | ? |
| Haematopodidae | Oystercatchers | ? |
| Jacanidae | Jacanas | 8 (6) |
| Laridae | Auks, Guillemots, gulls, murres, puffins, terns | 128 (28) |
| Rynchopidae | Skimmers | 3 (1) |
| Larinae | Gulls | 50 (6) |
| Recurvirostridae | Avocets, Stilts | 11 (4) |
By Rob Nelson
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