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Number of features to note here - Regarding Structure : The "pot belly", the "goose neck", that pale staring eye, short wing projection, stout bill, large bulky size. Regarding Plumage: 1st year, entering 2nd summer. Note feathers on back are gray. These are worn feathers (close-ups next). According to Olsen, Larson light brown and gray feathers on mantle at this stage. belly white, head bleached mostly white, darker fresh new tertials/crescents, spotting in gr. coverts, white tips to primaries, legs dark, dark/fleshy/ pinkish.
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