Larus armenicus

(last update: 22-2-2011)

Coordinators:
Amir Ben Dov (Israel)
Mars Muusse (Netherlands)

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Larus armenicus 3cy, 09 February 2011, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.

Elegant jizz suggests female. Difficult to age, as it much resembles a 2cy bird. However, innermost greater coverts very worn 2nd gen feathers, with gc4 replaced again in the partial autumn moult. Feathers in the carpal edge and outer wing-coverts old and worn 2nd generation. Primaries with relatively rounded tips (athough a bit worn) indicating 2nd gen flight feathers.

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