Larus armenicus 1cy, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in post-juvenile moult. Median coverts 3, 4 6 replaced, lower lesser coverts 2 & probably 5 replaced, with lower lessers 1 & 3 missing. Upper scapulars (us): 75-99% 2nd gen, lower scaps (ls): 1-25% 2nd gen with several upper lower scapulars (uls) missing. Visible mantle feathers also replaced. Note new body feathers on the flanks and side of the breast; soon, the head feathers will be replaced as well.

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