Gulls in Peru

6 species at Pantanos de Villa

Kelp Gulls at back - adults in breeding plumage, first and second cycle, Belcher's Gulls in front - black mantle and red tip to bill, and Gray-hooded Gulls - adults and first cycle at Pantanos de Villa on 18 October 2015.

Adult breeding, first and second cycle Kelp Gulls at back, Belcher's Gulls left front, adult breeding Gray-hooded Gulls centre and right front. Pantanos de Villa on 18 October 2015.

First cycle Kelp Gull - centre, plus two more at back.

Adult winter plumage Franklin's Gull from North America - front left-centre. adult breeding Gray-hooded Gulls behind it, adult breeding Belcher's Gull to right and first cycle Kelp Gulls at back, Pantanos de Villa on 18 October 2015

Adult breeding Gray-hooded Gulls on 18 October 32015

Adult breeding Belcher's Gull at Pier 4 in Miraflores, Lima on 18 October 2015.

Front: first cycle Belcher's Gull molting coverts. Centre: adult breeding Belcher's. Back: second cycle Belcher's. Pantanos de Villa on 18 October 2015

Adult and two first cycle Gray Gulls at Pantanos on 18 October 2015

Adult breeding Andean Gull at Pantanos on 18 October 2015. This gull breeds high in the Andes, but some come down to coast at certain times of year.

First cycle (left) and adult breeding Andean Gull showing dark underwing at Pantanos de Villa on 18 October 2015.