| Common Name: | Gull, Herring | | Scientific Name: | Larus argentatus | | Family: | Laridae | | Area: | Capitol Auto Group Lake - Salem, Oregon | | Date: | January 24, 2014 | 
It takes three years for gulls to develop the familiar grey/white plumage of an adult.The top photo shows at least a fourth year nonbreeding adult with the pronounced streaking on the head and neck. The lower photo is probably a second year bird. | 
Lake Havasu State Park, Arizona - - - January 4, 2013 | | Reference: | The Sibley Guide to Birds by Sibley |
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