Larus armenicus adult, 13 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Adult in active complete moult. P1-P6 fully grown, P7 missing, P8-P10 still old (left wing); P9_p10 old right wing. PMS = 32. Active moult in outer secondaries (S1 tip just visible).
One week later: P1-P6 fully grown, P7 at 50%, P8 tip visible, P9-P10 still old (left wing). PMS = 35 (3 points increase in 7 days). Active moult in outer secondaries (S1 now almost fully grown).
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