Larus armenicus adult, 18 August 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Adult in active complete moult. P3 fully grown, P4 at 2/3 of the final length and with sub-terminal black markings on both webs, P5 tip well visible, P6 missing, P7-P10 still old (score P3/P7). Note much black on the bill and dark iris. Mirror only on P10. Black markings on the greater primary coverts may an indication of sub-adultness, but this may also be visble in adult birds (more research on known-age birds necessary).
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