Leucophaeus atricilla (Linnaeus, 1758)

Laughing Gull

CLASSIFICATION

Main Group: Animal

Sublevel 1: Vertebrate

Sublevel 2: Bird

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Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Laridae

Genus: Leucophaeus

Species: Leucophaeus atricilla

STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND

Origin: Native (Breeding)

Invasive, Pest, or Pathogen?: No

Rarity Designations:
ME - State Special Concern
ME WAP (2015) - SGCN (Tier 3 - Moderate Priority)

BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY

Feeding Type: Heterotroph

HABITAT

NOTES

Gulls in general are often considered to be a nuisance for their tendency to flock around areas containing food or garbage, occasionally stealing food or attacking people. They may also be a nuisance when they nest on buildings and leave droppings that may cause property damage or health concerns.