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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Third calendar-year graellsii, West Midlands, March 2004


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Lesser Black-backed Gull 2W

© A. R. Dean

Second-winter Lesser Black-backed Gull shows obvious ageing characteristics. Mantle and scapulars slate-grey, resembling adult, but most of coverts contrastingly brown. Head and neck extensively sullied with brown streaking. Bill with pink base and black tip.


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