Sep 27, 2018 · the gull in your last post is a herring gull, but not an adult. look for instance at the black in tail. it is a 4cy type with 3rd generation primaries longest primary = p10 having a large …

Dec 23, 2024 · Nils, there's a mistake in the distribution notes one the recent split here: Herring Gull - BirdForum Opus it says: Herring Gull has been split throug several rounds into a number …

Hybrid European Herring Gull x Glaucous Gull is very similar to kumlieni, but larger, with stronger beak; Subspecies thayeri. Clearly darker than kumlieni and nominate; Distribution. Breeds in …

Jan 31, 2025 · Very dark brown with unusual markings. Is that barring on the greater coverts? Odd for a first winter European I would have thought. 13th Jan, North Coast. Maybe …

Feb 26, 2015 · This bird doesn't even suggest a European Herring Gull anyway (argenteus/argentatus), not just because of the dark tail either but the general impression that, …

Dec 31, 2024 · The Merlin Bird pack for Europe contains no European Herring Gull vocalisations. I cannot recall if pre-split the recordings for the (super)species were from the United States. If …

Jan 30, 2025 · And I agree with you its a Herring Gull: Mirror on p 10 is small (away from the long white tip, not disturbed by presence of a subterminal band) and a mirror is lacking on p9. Both …

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Feb 12, 2025 · It looks weird for Argenteus to me, but my knowledge on Herring gulls is really lacking. I know there's huge regional variation, but haven't seen much yet that dives in to the …

Jan 14, 2025 · "There is a misconception within the gull community that European Herring Gulls do not have a full black band on P5, but we regularly see this in our (colour-ringed) individuals …