Photo 6744: YLG
(L. michahellis) 1cy, October 01 2001, Le Portel, France.
Scapulars and mantle moulted to second
generation feathers, although one lower scapular is still missing. In the coverts, some feathers in the inner-half of the wing
have been replaced as well: the inner two greater coverts (#1-2), median coverts
#1-2 and #6, lower lesser coverts #2, #4, #6-7, #9 and some lesser coverts (5
new, 2 missing).
Note the largely replaced under-parts: the head
shows neat streaking on the new feathers and the breast and belly has fine
vermiculated patterns.
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