Herring Gull (argentatus & argenteus)

(last update: February 11, 2013)

Mew Gull brachyrhynchus 1st cycle, February 02 2011, Gene Coulon Park, Renton, Washington. Picture: Dennis Cheasebro.

Blackish tail, texture connects hindneck with breast and belly, overall simple pattern (actually no pattern) on coverts. Note worn plumage.