Laughing Gull vs Brown-headed Gull
Larus atricilla compared with Larus brunnicephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Laughing Gull | Brown-headed Gull |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Larus atricilla | Larus brunnicephalus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Laridae | Laridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.7 cm (23.5 in) | 66.8 cm (26.3 in) |
| Weight | 307.3333333333333 g (10.84 oz) | 584.0 g (20.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Laughing Gull
Least Concern
Brown-headed Gull
About These Birds
Laughing Gull
Laughing Gull, 36–41 cm, is a medium-sized gull of Atlantic and Caribbean coasts, with a distinctive laughing call. Breeding adult has a full black hood, dark red bill. Omnivore; follows fishing boats, scavenges at beaches, steals prey from Brown Pelicans. Migratory; winters to northern South America.
Brown-headed Gull
Brown-headed Gull, 41–46 cm, breeds at high-altitude Tibetan lakes and Central Asian wetlands, wintering on coasts from India to Southeast Asia. Brown hood in breeding plumage; white wing mirrors. Piscivore and invertivore; follows fishing activity in coastal bays.