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From the Rarities Committee's files: Presumed hybrid gull resembling adult Franklin's Gull |
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| Author |
Gary Pullan - John martin |
| Language |
English |
| Magazine |
British Birds, vol. 97, no. 6, 2004
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| Page |
264 - 269 |
Contents
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Article about the small gull found at Boddington Reservoir, Northamptonshire, on 17th March 2001. It was initially identified as a Franklin's Gull [Larus pipixcan], however, based on further observations, the BBRC has now concluded that it was actually a hybrid, most probably between Mediterranean Gull [Larus melanocephalus] and Common Gull [Larus canus].
Headlines:
Description * Identification doubts * The Draycote gull * Withdrawal of the Boddington claim * Other records of presumed Mediterranean x Common Gulls * Implications for observers in Europe * Post Script * Acknowledgments * References
Abstract:
A small gull in the evening roost at Boddington Reservoir, Northamptonshire, on 17th March 2001, was initially identified as a Franklin's Gull [Larus pipixcan]. Further observations on subsequent evenings revealed a number of anomalies that suggested it was of hybrid origin. Assisted by the cautious comments of the finders, BBRC concluded that it was indeed a hybrid, most probably between Mediterranean Gull [L. melanocephalus] and Common Gull [L. canus]. The fact that such a hybrid can closely resemble Franklin's Gull emphasises the requirement for careful and detailed notes when a suspected Franklin's Gull is found in Europe.
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Contents of this issue:
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