Larus fuscus fuscus 3cy, March 12 2011, Ashdod, Israel. Picture Amir Ben Dov.
At first glance, a bird very much resembling a full adult. However, moult contrast at P8 strong indication for 3cy age. Visible primaries up to P8 with white tips. P9-P10 lacking such tips, but P10 with mirror. |