The Laughing Gull (
Leucophaeus atricilla) is a medium-sized gull of North and South America. These birds were photographed in Cuba. Unsurprisingly, tts name derives from its laugh-like call. Like many other gulls it is an opportunistic omnivore and scavenger. It breeds in large colonies mostly along the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.
These birds were loafing about on the beach at Cayo Coco, which is on the north central coast of Cuba.
The Laughing Gull is 36 – 41 long with a 98 –110 cm wingspan and weighs between 200–370 grams> None of these birds is in breeding plumage, where there would have a black head.
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The gulls have not made it to Hawaii. I guess they are successful enough on the continental coasts. Thanks for sharing. Now I hear gulls in my head, Stewart! Aloha
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ReplyDeleteOh I do like a Gull or more! These look quite delicate compared to the ubiquitious Herring Gull to which I am greatly accustomed. YAM xx
Excellent Gull shots. I have added a link although it is not all birds if you are not happy with it please delete. Cheers Diane
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ReplyDeleteExcellent lighting and their personalities are revealing
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one of these. A beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a great looking gull, especially in breeding plumage with its full hood. It was a productive day at the beach, wasn’t it?
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