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Laughing gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
36.9069, -76.0571
Field Notes
Description:
The laughing gull is a medium-sized sea gull.
Habitat:
It is prevalent along the Atlantic Coast of North America, the Caribbean, and in northern South America.
Notes:
This specimen appeared to be a gull in its first plumage with a black beak, back legs and feet, a smudged dark cap, and dark gray wings with black tips. When older and when mating, its head cap turns completely black with a red bill.
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Laughing Gull
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PublishedNovember 4, 2013
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