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) 3rd cycle (3CY), September 16 2009, Hokkaido, Japan. Picture: Hannu Huhtinen.

Active complete moult, moulting to 3rd cycle. P1-P8 replaced for adult-like 3rd gen primaries. Limited, but obvious black on bill, pale iris and extensive winter head streaking running down over the underparts to the legs. New 3rd gen tail-feathers with limited black.