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Laughing gulls

Leucophaeus atricilla

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

not a very large gull, black bill and wingtips, gray back and white tail

Habitat:

spotted over the Indian River flying north in late afternoon

Notes:

These birds are sporting their winter plummage.

Reference Links:

Laughing Gull

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
auntnance123
I suspected that because of their size and black beaks. Thanks for the confirmation, Ava.
Ava T-B
I think this is a Laughing Gull. They look quite different March through September (black head and red bill), but this looks right for this time of year.

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