Larus armenicus adult, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Adult in active complete moult. P1-P5 fully grown, P6 at 60%, P7 missing, P8-P10 still old. PMS = 29. Some of the central median coverts are still growing, and the outer medians are missing. Missing central greater coverts. All secondaries are still present, but maybe central tail feathers dropped?
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