1st winter
Vega Gulls Larus vegae
February 18th 2006 Choshi Chiba Japan

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The darkish gray new scapulars, dark outer greater coverts and mottled belly may suggest 'taimyrensis'.

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Slaty-backed Gull Larus schistisagus
for comparison


Note the brownish, shortish primaries and worn tertials and coverts.

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