large Gull sp Cyprus (1 Viewer)

SJC

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• Mar 1, 2015

• #1

Seen and photographed at Akrotiri Cyprus in the company of Armenian and Caspian Gulls. The bill appears to lack pigment but also looked different shaped than those of nearby birds. The first two photos were taken 3 February while the last 28 February 2015. Any ideas?

 

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lou salomon

the birdonist

• Mar 1, 2015

• #2

looks like an armenian gull to me, with aberrant bill colour.

 

SJC

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• Mar 1, 2015

• #3

Thanks Lou. Isn't the bill too pointed and the gonys angle a little too prominent for Armenian?

 

JANJ

Well-known member

• Mar 1, 2015

• #4

Impression of the bill might be a different one due to colour, but I see no reason for it not to fit armenicus, since variability and sex related reasons play a certain role.
Great pic as usual!
JanJ

 

SJC

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• Mar 1, 2015

• #5

Thanks JanJ. Armenian it is then!