[va-richmond-general] Re: Ash-throated Flyc - Yes + Glaucous Gull again -...
- From: Arun Bose <arunbose@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:30:49 -0500
>Adult Lesser Black Backs are smaller than Herring Gulls, their back is actually
>a slaty gray rather than black, and they have yellow legs
Alan,
In addition to Wendy's notes, the adult winter (or basic) plumage has a
degree of darkish streaking on the head and neck. The amount varies but is
sometimes useful as adult Greater Black backs have very clean looking heads.
Hope this helps.
Arun Bose,
Richmond
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