American Herring Gull (smithsonianus)

(last update: October 30, 2015)

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

Slaty-backed Gull (schistisagus) 2nd cycle (2CY), October 11 2012, Nemuro, Hokkaido, Japan. Picture: Shiroto.

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Still overall brown texture and simple pattern on 2nd gen wing-coverts. Bill base becomes paler and iris pale brown. 2nd gen flight feathers.