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American Herring Gull 2nd cycle (3cy) JanuarySimilar looking species From an American point of view, it may be nice to compare local smithsonianus with argentatus from Europe and vegae from Asia. Vega Gull in 2nd cycle are illustrated HERE. Below you'll find some example European argentatus and argenteus birds. European Herring Gull argentatus 2nd cycle birds above: European Herring Gull argentatus argenteus SWAS 2nd cycle (2CY), December 02 2012, Calais, France. Picture: Jean-Michel Sauvage. From Belgium. Note 2nd gen primaries and moulted inner greater coverts and upper tertials. In general, bird much resembling first winter plumage. above: European Herring Gull argentatus 2nd cycle (3CY), January 23 2013, Katwijk, the Netherlands. Picture: Mars Muusse. Classic 2nd gen flight feathers. Black in tail limited to tail band and only proximal lining on central feathers. Very pale on rump, lacking bold dark pattern, and often already grey scapular 'saddle' in British argenteus. above: European Herring Gull argentatus 2nd cycle (3CY), February 07 2013, Katwijk, the Netherlands. Picture: Mars Muusse. Clear tail band and white, almost unspotted rump. Near complete grey scapular 'saddle' common in British argenteus. |
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