Laughing Gull

Identification: 
The only gull that breeds in Florida.  Breeding adults have a black head and red bill.

Breeding: 
Colonial nester.  Peak nesting is the last two weeks in May. 

Clutch Size: 
Usually 3 eggs (ranges from 2-4)

Incubation:
20 days

Fledge:
35 days

Breeding Bird Atlas Account

*Adult Laughing Gull photo by Jeff Gore
Laughing Gull chick by Nancy Douglas