04/12/2023
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Kaziranga NP, Dec 2023
Fairly small gull, common and widespread across Eurasia. All plumages have big white blaze on leading edge of wing. Breeding adult has dark brown (not black) hood, red bill and legs; nonbreeding and immature have dark ear spot on white head, dark tip to red bill. Juvenile has mottled brownish back, which molts to pale gray by winter.
This individual is an immature Black Headed Gull.
EXIF: Nikon d7500, 200-500mm lens; ISO-1000, f/8, 1/2000 sec.