Larus fuscus fuscus 2cy CRF3 May 23 2009, Tara, Finland. Images Hannu Koskinen.
A 2cy fuscus in spring, ringed as pullus at Kangasala ca.20 km east from Tara by Risto Juvaste.
All remiges and rectrices second generation. Scapulars, wing-coverts and tertials a mix of older second generation feathers which have turned faded brown, and more recently replaced feathers which are plain grey. Legs and bill with clear yellow tones.
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