glaucescens Glaucous-winged Gull & Western Gull occidentalis(last update:
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Coordinators: 1cy June 2cy Jan 3cy Jan 4cy / sub-ad Jan adult Jan |
Western Gull occidentalis 1st cycle (1CY), November 22 2011, Coast Guard jetty, Monterey, Monterey Cty., California, USA. Picture: John Cant.Bird nicely illustrates the difference between old faded brown juvenile feathers on head and body, compared to the replaced 2nd gen greyish feathers, found around the eye, ear-coverts, in the neck, side of breast and on the flank. Upper scaps replaced, otherwise in juvenile plumage. US=75-99%, LS=25-50%, TOTSCAPS=75-99%. |