Larus armenicus adult / sub-adult, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in active complete moult. P1-P5 fully grown, P6 at 70%, P7 at 10%, P8-P10 still old. PMS = 31. Most of the central median coverts are renewed. Almost complete row of greater coverts missing. Active moult in rectrices (with central feathers missing, outer retained); and moult in secondaries (with S1 growing). Old secondaries still with remarkable fresh tips.
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