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Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

Photo by ZooNerd
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Description:

These guys live at the coasts year round in Texas. These guys sound like a person laughing which is how they get their name. These guys are in the family of Hooded Gulls and are fairly small gulls but not too small. They are numerous and are very fun to watch. They are normally seen gliding on wind currents.

Habitat:

Seashores, beaches, parking lots, salt marshes, open areas

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PublishedJuly 12, 2016

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