Larus armenicus 1cy, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in post-juvenile moult. Median coverts 3 missing, lower lesser coverts 1, 2 missing, lower lesser 16 replaced. 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 side of the breast; soon, the head feathers will be replaced as well.
![](../image05/Armenian%20Gull%20Juvenile%20AE4F5101%20Maagan%20Michael%2013.9.10.JPG)
|