nominate Lesser Black-backed Gull (L. f. fuscus)

(last update: 16-11-2009)

Larus fuscus fuscus 7cy HT 025.330, July 11-14 2003, Tampere, Finland (61.33N 24.59E).

Ringed as pullus at Palkan, Finland on July 07 1997, now in 7cy. Typical adult fuscus with small size, slender bill, dark upper-parts which turn brown hued when older and worn, lack of moult in the scapulars, wing-coverts and the primaries and small white tips on the outer primaries, which wear away quickly. Note the strong brown hue on the outer lower scapulars and innermost greater coverts and compare with the cold dark grey fresh central median coverts and upper scapulars.