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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus

Third-winter graellsii, West Midlands, November 2004


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Lesser Black-backed Gull 3W

© A. R. Dean

A third calendar year bird in 3W plumage. Similar to adult by third-winter but more extensively sullied head and body, less prominent white tips to primaries and bill retaining immature patterning. See also photo of 3W early in fourth calendar year.


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