Larus armenicus adult, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Adult in active complete moult. P1-P4 fully grown, P5 at 70%, P6 at 30%, P7 missing, P8-P10 still old. PMS = 26. The inner greater and inner median coverts have been replaced, while the central greater and median coverts are still growing, exposing the secondaries underneath. All secondaries are still present. Bird showing head streaking.
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