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Caspian Gull? (Portugal) (1 Viewer)

Miguel Berkemeier

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Hi! Is this a Caspian Gull, right?
Thanks!
(Trafaria, Portugal - 23/05/2023)
 

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I very nearly said it looks good...!

It does however look to be a suitable candidate in terms of structure, (deep chest, bill shape, dark eye, long-legged etc) but I've never seen such a worn bird - most of ours in the UK occur between August - April. Comparing photos of similar age classes may help - I'm far from expert on larids, so hopefully more learned folk will chip in.
Thanks for your feedback and info!
 

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