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 (1CY), October 17 2012, Nemuro, Hokkaido, Japan. Picture: Shiroto.

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Overall brown texture and simple pattern on juvenile coverts. Single scaps replaced for greyish 2nd gen feathers.