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| Slaty-backed Gull Larus schistisagus
- Adult in winter plumage |
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| Photographer : | © Peter MacKenzie |
| Location : | Konbumori, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Date : |
20 December 2010 |
| English synonyms: | Slatey-backed Gull |
| Bird Family : | Larini - Gulls |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Olsen & Larsson (2004) describe winter birds as: "Head dark-streaked or -spotted, often with denser dark streaking around and behind eye, creating dark streak through eye." (p.350)
I might have wished for better conditions (I took this under low cloud and in heavy rain) but it illustrates their remark quite clearly. - PM |
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