American Herring Gull (smithsonianus)

(last update: October 30, 2015)

Coordinators:
Amar Ayyash (US)
Bruce Mactavish (Canada)
Dave Brown (Canada)
Mars Muusse (Netherlands)

Slaty-backed Gull (schistisagus) 1st cycle (2CY), March 12 2012, Choshi, Japan. Picture: Michiaki Ujihara.

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When tertials tips are worn away, some birds may appear slightly longer winged with more elongated rear end. Small round-headed look in this bird.