Larus cachinnans in France (1 Viewer)

[maxi6215]

Hello,

I observed this gull the 18th March of 2018 near Calais in the north of France. I think of a Larus cachinnans, what do you think ?

Cordialement maxime

 

[Steve Lister]

Why isn't it a Herring Gull Larus argentatus?

 

[SteveClifton]

Why isn't it a Herring Gull Larus argentatus?

My thoughts too.

 

[maxi6215]

My hesitation is about the little eye, white head, the wings could also match and especially the color of the legs compared to others argentatus which can be the color of the legs of cachinnans but the legs is short.

 

[lou salomon]

It is a 4cy Herring Gull. Greater coverts and tertial pattern, lack of mirror in outer primary, pale eye.

 

[maxi6215]

Ok thank you very much for your help !