86,694 observationsLeast Concern
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Laridae ›Genus: Leucophaeus
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Laughing Gull is Leucophaeus atricilla.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the class Aves.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the family Laridae.
- Laughing Gull belongs to the genus Leucophaeus.