Laughing Gull

Name: Laughing Gull

Scientific Name: Leucophaeus atricilla

Endangered Status: Species of Least Concern

Info: The most popular sea gull on Amelia's beach, this bird is known for its unique call that mimics a human laughing.  They have white heads during the winter months and change to completely black heads during the summer months.  This plumage change does not happen until the reach sexual maturity at the age of 3. Typically the older the bird the darker grey its wings are.  This particular bird will try and steal your snacks and lunch.  It is always the best practice to not feed wildlife, it endangers humans and the animals.

Sightings: Near Omni Pool, Ocean Links greenspace, under Boardwalks to the beach, sunken forest, walker's landing