laughing gull
A species of gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) known for its laughing-like call.
A laughing gull is calling on the shore.
Standard katakana spelling for this bird name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 笑い (わらい, 'laughing') + 鴎 (かもめ, 'gull'), a calque of the English name 'laughing gull'.