[wisb] ID of the pale gull in Ashland
- From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:57:27 -0500
I just wanted to mention ID of the pale gull I posted pictures about this
afternoon. This gull is a 1st-cycle Kumlien's Gull. The dark bill, paleness
overall throuhgout much of the body, and noteworthy field mark of the
lacy-patterned lesser coverts (the outer-shoulder regions on the back of the
wing). Kumlien's Gulls are just a little more robust in overall profile than
a Ring-billed Gull (they don't have the streamlined-body look of the RB
Gull), and are thicker-billed than the RB Gull as well. Thanks to John
Idzikowski for helping with this one.
Good birdwatching,
Erik Bruhnke
Ashland, WI
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