Portrait of a Black-headed Gull. This one is in its winter, eclipse plumage. The term denotes a bird that is not in full breeding plumage.

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Portrait of a Black-headed Gull. This one is in its winter or eclipse plumage. The term denotes a bird that is not in full breeding plumage, which is usually seasonal.

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Size: 5500px × 4478px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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