Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus

f5.6 @ 1/2000s, ISO:1250, Nikon D300S w 300mm

\"Slaty-backed Gull,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The slaty-backed gull has a white head, belly, and tail with a dark slaty-gray back and wings with a broad white trailing edge. The wings and back are slightly darker than those of the Western Gull. The underside of the wings features a \"string of pearls\" pattern along their edges; these can be seen from below when the bird is in flight. Its eyes are yellow. The legs are pink and short when compared with those of similar-looking gulls, and the body appears more stout. The bill is yellow with orange-red subterminal spot.

Hokkaido, Japan

02/20/2012