Larus armenicus 2cy, 15 December 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Blackish markings and dark grey-brown wash on the outer-web of P1 and P2, typical for 2nd gen inner primaries. Centres of the secondaries normally brown in 1st winter plumage, here in 2nd winter plumage darker, almost blackish. Broad tail band with distal vermiculation.
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