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% and P6 at 50%, P7 missing, P8-P10 still old. PMS = 28. Note black markings on greater primary coverts, a phenomenon sometimes een in adults as well. The median coverts has been replaced, the outer greater coverts are growing. All secondaries are still present.
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