White-eyed Gull (L. leucophthalmus) & Sooty Gull (L. hemprichii)

(last update: 24-1-2014)

1CY June - September
1CY October - December

2CY January - March
2CY April - August
2CY September - December

3CY January - March
3CY April - August
3CY September - December

adult Janauary - March
adult April - August
adult September - December

White-eyed Gull L. leucophthalmus, March 15 2008, Eilat, Israel. Picture: Dubi Kalai.

Adult winter bird or advanced 3CY. Tail seems to be completely white. Dark hood well demarcated from grey side of the neck and bill reddish at the base.