Larus armenicus 1cy, 20 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in post-juvenile moult. Greater coverts #1-2 growing (tips just visible). Median covert #1 replaced, and at least #5 missing and some central lower lesser coverts missing. Upper scapulars (us): 50-75% 2nd gen; lower scaps (ls): 25-50% 2nd gen; total scapular score: 50-75% 2nd generation. Most visible mantle feathers also 2nd generation.

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