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.

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.