Yellow-legged
Gull michahellis 2CY, January 18 2008, Bienne, Switzerland. Picture: Stephane Aubry.
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1st winter / 1st cycle bird, in January 2CY.
Scapulars replaced, fresh central upper scapulars now already 3rd gen. Many inner coverts and three upper tertials included in post-juvenile moult. Head feathers and feathers in neck, on flank and side of breast replaced, head turning pale again.
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