Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)

(last update: March 12, 2015)

Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus vetula) 2nd cycle, January 27 2014, Tanji Beach, The Gambia. Picture: Charlie Jackson.

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Obvious sub-adult bird, with black on bill and black much head streaking. Adult-like lower tertials with bold white tips.

Bird in last stage of 2nd pre-basic moult.