Mexico, Yucatan - Gull (1 Viewer)

Peter Withers

formerly tubbtubby

• Aug 9, 2008

• #1

I saw this Gull, in Xcaret Mex, near the harbour and dolphins.

Any help wi a positive ID would be great?

 

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Peter Withers

formerly tubbtubby

• Aug 9, 2008

• #2

I had a internet prob and couldnt add the pic sorry, its there now !

 

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BobTag

Guest

• Aug 9, 2008

• #3

Hi Maoam, it's an adult Laughing Gull.

 

Peter Withers

formerly tubbtubby

• Aug 9, 2008

• #4

Many thanks, you make it sound easy.

:t:

There are more I need help with

 

JANJ

Well-known member

• Aug 9, 2008

• #5

More likely, a 2nd summer/winter type moulting to third or adult winter, worn second generation primaries and trace of dark in the outer tail feathers with new third gen. clearly white tipped coming in. Best though with a open wing image. Stil a Laughing Gull though.

JanJ

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Aug 10, 2008

• #6

I agree with Laughing Gull, but this looks like an odd individual to me. Perhaps it is just the exposure, but it seems unusually white headed. The typical dark smudges indicating a basic plumage hooded gull are not evident. Probably either exposure or somewhat bleached plumage.

Best,
Jim

 

Last edited: Aug 10, 2008

Peter Withers

formerly tubbtubby

• Aug 10, 2008

• #7

Thanks guys for a very detailed explantation:t: