Larus armenicus 4cy, 22 July 2011, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in complete moult. P1-P2 fully grown, P3 growing, P4-P10 old 3rd gen. Large mirror on old P10 indicate 3rd generation, and secondary pattern also in line with 3rd gen, albeit some feathers show large dark centres. Note old, complete white tail.


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