Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)

(last update: March 12, 2015)

Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) 3rd cycle, November 24 2010, Tanji, The Gambia. Picture: Kerry Bluett.

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Obvious sub-adult bird, with black on bill and extensive head-streaking. Last stage of complete moult (3rd pre-basic moult) with primaries now adult-like; P7 fully grown, P8-P10 growing. Adult-like tertials with bold white tips.