Larus armenicus 2cy, 18 March 2011, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird at the end of the first winter, still all primaries present (complete moult not started yet). Juvenile outer primaries worn at the tips. Wing-covert panel mix of juvenile feathers (e.g. bleached outer coverts) and replaced inner median coverts. Note obvious apical spots on outer-webs of inner primaries (P1-P3).


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