Panjin, Liaoning, China - Gull (1 Viewer)

Gulls I admit to still struggling with. I don't get enough exposure to them to be competent yet. This was quite a bit smaller than the Mongolian Gull who were nearby and the very pale legs and black bill stand out. The pattern looks to me to be a young, possibly first winter bird. It was eating what appeared to be a White Wagtail and even the big Mongolians were giving it it's space. A couple approached once and quickly retreated when it took a couple of steps towards them.

Looks fine for a 1st winter Mongolian in my view, rather Caspian-like but with very white coverts.

That would make sense given he was with some adults Mongolians. Just a very small bird for a Mongolian.

Owen Krout said:

That would make sense given he was with some adults Mongolians. Just a very small bird for a Mongolian.

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Agree with worn first-winter Mongolian.

Steve