Subject: Gull ID Please! [Print This Page] Author: zaku0328 Time: 22/03/2010 15:13 Subject: Gull ID Please!
Please help!
Is it a Vega Gull?
Is it a Heuglin's Gull?
Is it a Yellow-Legged Gull?
Is it a Slaty-Backed Gull?
or all of them are Heuglin's Gull?
Thanks in advance for the assistance.
[ Last edited by zaku0328 at 22/03/2010 20:10 ] Author: kkoel Time: 22/03/2010 15:47
Hope this helps:
1. I'd agree on Vega, as it has pale mantle, dense head streaks and large white spots on the wingtip.
2. I'd bet on Heuglin's. The mantle is a bit too pale but "Heuglin's" in Hong Kong can show mantle colour close to vegae; the small mirror also suggests Heuglin's.
3. I'd go for Mongolian (Yellow-legged) too, especially with those smallish eyes and large head and bulky jizz.
4. I think both adult large gulls are Heuglin's - don't think adult Slaty-backed Gull has yet been spotted in Hong Kong!
Would be interesting to hear some expert opinion! =) Author: zaku0328 Time: 22/03/2010 17:21
Thanks kkoel!
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