Laughing Seagull, United States


๐Ÿ” Laughing Seagull | Leucophaeus atricilla ๐Ÿฆ

๐Ÿ“ Seen in Miami, Florida, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ’ฌ This beautiful little animal is a common gull found in coastal areas of North America in the summer โ˜€๏ธ, with its range extending from the Caribbean to the northern part of South America. It’s recognizable by its cackling screeches, from which its name comes.


Also Known as:

American Laughing Gull or the Gaviota Reidora in Spanish

Size:

Weight: 280 g

Length: 14 – 18 inches

Wingspan: 36 – 47 inches

Coloration:

Black or Gray head, black or reddish bill, medium gray upperparts, white underparts and black or reddish-black legs.

Life Span

Up to 22 years

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