Laughing Gull

Small coastal gull has a dark gray mantle and black wing tips. Head is black in summer, white with a dark smudge in winter.

Additional information

Common Name

Laughing Gull

Comments

Call resembles a loud laugh – ha-ha-ha.

Scientific Name

Leucophaeus atricilla

Habitat

Marshes, bays, beaches, piers.

Size

To 18 in. (45 cm)