Larus atricilla ORDER: CHARADRIIFORMES FAMILY: LARIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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A smallish gull with a black head, the Laughing Gull is abundant along the southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Infrequently found away from the ocean, it takes advantage of human habitat modifications, foraging in parking lots and dumps, and breeding on dredge spoil islands.
Very vocal. Common call a loud series of laughing notes.