nominate Lesser Black-backed Gull (L. fuscus)
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Larus fuscus fuscus 1cy (juvenile) CCUR August 06-12 2002, Tampere, Finland (61.33N 24.59E).A juvenile fuscus by early August, ringed in Finland CCUR, present at the Tampere dump until at least August 12 2002. This bird and the individual from the same nest, CCVJ, were still begging at the parent at the dump. This bird has the fringes of the rear scapulars slightly worn. Note the medium dark brown centres of the scapulars and the dark outer greater coverts. The fresh primaries are all dark towards the tip, without obvious pale crescents as can be seen in most argentatus juveniles. CCUR, ringed as pullus at Lammi (61.25N 24.87E) on July 08 2002. After September 14 2002, CCUR wasn't seen again at Tampere dump and may have started migration from then on.
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