PP Lee 3 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Idaho Falls, Idaho. Oct 2009. Mew Gull ? I didnt think it is Ring-billed Gull because of the pinkish bill, but I cant be positive. Thank you very much. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpoole 35 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I am not an expert so wait for comments from more experienced birders. This bird looks more like a Ring-billed than a Mew Gull. Mew's have a shorter neck and a more compact body. Also, a rounder head and a more petite bill. Great pictures. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jefferson Shank 2,675 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 This is a 1st winter Ring-billed Gull. A 1st winter Mew Gull would have a darker belly and a more rounded head. Also the bill is a bit hefty for Mew Gull. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 1,316 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, gpoole said: I am not an expert so wait for comments from more experienced birders. This bird looks more like a Ring-billed than a Mew Gull. Mew's have a shorter neck and a more compact body. Also, a rounder head and a more petite bill. Great pictures. 56 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: This is a 1st winter Ring-billed Gull. A 1st winter Mew Gull would have a darker belly and a more rounded head. Also the bill is a bit hefty for Mew Gull. Agreed. Nice shots!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Leukering 3,370 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 6 hours ago, PP Lee said: I didnt think it is Ring-billed Gull because of the pinkish bill This is a classic color and pattern for first-cycle Ring-billed Gull. ML207025631 Ring-billed Gull Macaulay Library ML82564471 Ring-billed Gull Macaulay Library ML85312721 Ring-billed Gull Macaulay Library 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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