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Herring Gull Larus argentatus

Juvenile, Warwickshire, August 2007


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Herring Gull, juvenile

© A. R. Dean

Note strongly notched greater coverts and tertials, and internal 'oak leaf' pattern to scapulars. Extensive dark centres to mantle and scapulars characterise juvenile plumage. These feathers will be moulted during the autumn to produce rather paler and barred first-winter pattern.


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