Mew Gull Larus canus canus; heinei; kamtschatschensis; brachyrhynchus

(last update: March 12, 2012)

Mew Gull kamtschatschensis sub-adult (3rd cycle - type), February 14 2015, Choshi, Japan. Picture: Seichoudoku.

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Obvious black on bluish bill and heavy head pattern may indicate immature bird. Also black on primary coverts.