Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

Least Concern

The Laughing Gull is a gull, tern, or skimmer of the Americas. It feeds around water on fish, crustaceans, insects, carrion, or scraps; terns often plunge-dive, gulls patrol coasts and lakes, and skimmers cut the water surface with an elongated lower bill.

Family

Laridae

Group

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers

Range

Laughing Gull Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas

Population

≈ 50K–500K

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