Larus armenicus adult, 20 September 2010, Maagan Michael, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov.
Bird in active complete moult. P1-P5 replaced, P9-P10 still old (P109 folded over P9 in the right wing, and in the right wing, P8 may also still be present). PMS = 30+ (P6 reaching to P4). Central greater coverts missing, exposing the bases of the secondairies. Obvious mirror on P9.
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