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Laughing Gull (juvenile)

Leucophaeus atricilla

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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile Laughing Gull seen at the shrimp boat marina

Habitat:

Found near water, typically salt water.

Species ID Suggestions

Laughing Gull (juvenile)

Leucophaeus atricilla

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
AshleyT
The link I provided mentions the differences between laughing and franklin's. Sabine would be unusual in Galveston this time of year, but also has many differences with the gull you have pictured here. Laughing gull is by far the most common gull in Galveston anyways.
My Wildhood
oh thanks! All gulls look alike! They can be so frustrating to ID!

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