American Herring Gull (smithsonianus)

(last update: October 30, 2015)

Coordinators:
Amar Ayyash (US)
Bruce Mactavish (Canada)
Dave Brown (Canada)
Mars Muusse (Netherlands)

Vega Gull (vegae) 1st cycle (2CY), January 27 2011, Choshi, Japan. Picture: Terry Townshend.

Very similar to European Herring Gull. 1st gen flight feathers. Tail pattern typical. Beginning to gain some grey scapulars.