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Black-headed Gull (winter)

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Photo by Noe and Pili
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Field Notes

Description:

Photographed at the Ilmenau river, Lüneburg.

Notes:

Winter plumage.

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Black-headed Gull

Species ID Suggestions

Little Gull

Larus minutus
arlanda
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Comments (6)
Noe and Pili
Thanks Liam, now I'm sure of the ID. Thanks guys for all your comments!!!
Liam
This is a Black-Headed Gull. Little gull would show pale primaries.
Noe and Pili
Thanks for your suggestion Arlanda, but I think I've found the species: Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Black-headed Gull with the adult winter plumage.
arlanda
In spanish: gaviota enana jovencita
arlanda
Little Gull, Larus minutus A juvenile or non-breeding mature

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