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Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) 3CY, July 30 2014, IJmuiden, the Netherlands.Immature bird in complete moult: P6/P9. Active moult in other feather tracts as well, prominent in coverts which are replaced for fresh dark feathers. Old P10 without mirror (indication for 3CY age); old 2nd gen secondaries with brownish centres and vermiculated along edges. |