Lesser Black-backed Gull (unusually pale adult) - Jeorse Park - E. Chicago, Indiana - November, 2002

This Lesser Black-backed Gull is paler than typical LBBGs we normally see in Indiana. Even though we normally see birds from the palest race - graellsii, this bird has an even paler gray mantle (back) than a typical graellsii. Notice the bright yellow legs, bright yellow bill, and very large bright red gonys-spot.

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Lesser Black-backed Gull Photo 1

Lesser Black-backed Gull Photo 2

Lesser Black-backed Gull Gull Photo 3