Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)

(last update: March 12, 2015)
Coordinators:
Gary Allport (Mozambique)
Mars Muusse (Netherlands)

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Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus dominicanus) 1st cycle, August 05 2008, Paracas Harbour, Peru. Picture: Graham Ekins.

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Bird in 1st basic plumage ('1st winter' plumage). After the 1st pre-basic moult (post-juvenile moult), many wing-coverts replaced for 2nd gen feathers. Tertials replaced as well. Outer LC (carpal edge) still juvenile.