Physical 

L. atricilla is a medium-sized gull with a long beak with a slight slant at the end. It has long wings, and a head that flattens out at forehead. A distinct feature is the ,”Ha Ha” laughing call they produce. Hence where they get the name laughing gull.

Image by Dick Daniels from theworldbirds.org

Habitat

The Laughing Gull is found around the areas of estuaries , bays, and salt marshes. Seldom ,due to people interference, they are found semi-inland.

Feeding 

L. atricilla feeds mainly on small crabs, shrimp, and human interference they are feeding on a wider variety of foods such as people foods.