Larus armenicus adult, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Adult in active complete moult. P1-P4 fully grown, P5 at 40%, P7-P10 still old. PMS = 24. The outermost median coverts have been replaced, while the outer greater are missing, exposing the secondaries underneath including their white bases. All secondaries are still present. Bird showing head streaking.
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