Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
About the Laughing Gull
The laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) is a medium-sized gull of North and South America. The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky". The specific atricilla is from Latin ater, "black", and cilla, "tail". Linnaeus appears to have misread his note atricapilla (black-haired), which would have been much more appropriate for this black-headed, but white-tailed, bird.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 92,992 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Laughing Gull?
The scientific name of the Laughing Gull is Leucophaeus atricilla.
How many Laughing Gull sightings have been recorded?
92,992 observations of the Laughing Gull have been recorded on iNaturalist.
92,992
observations on iNaturalist