Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: A Laughing Gull, a migratory bird native to North America, has been sighted for the first time in India.
The bird is known for its unique laughter-like calls, resembling human laughter.
Protection Status:
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern.
CITES and CMS Status: Not Evaluated
Range: They are most common on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America.
