Larus armenicus adult, April 01 2011, Ashdod, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Centres of outer greater primary coverts are plain grey, indication adult plumage (probably 5+cy). Late bird, as all other adults have migrated to the breeding colonies by April. Bird recalls barabensis in certain respects, but P10 pattern not easily determined from these images. Black on P4-P10.
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