Vega Gull Larus vegae
January 12th 2006 Choshi Chiba Japan
(Sub)adult
Adult. Note that the p10 is not yet fully grown.
Adult. The p10 is not yet fully grown.
Adult. Both p10 and p9 are still growing.
Unusual Vega Gull, or hybrid?
This somewhat 'Thayer's-like' primary pattern was stood out among normal Vega Gulls.
Left to right: Vega Gull, Vega Gull, Slaty-backed Gull.
1st winter Vega Gull
1st winter Vega Gull
The same as above.
1st winter Vega Gull
1st winter, and adult Vega Gull
1st winter Vega Gull? showing mongolicus-like narrow tail band.