Herring Gull Larus argentatusJuvenile, Warwickshire, August 2007 |

© 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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