There is a discussion of this bird on the responses page.
Then below is a photo of an adult Thayer's taken in early April 1997 on Staten Island, New York.
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Note also the immature Herring Gulls' wing and tail pattern.
Note also the immature Herring Gulls' wing and tail patterns.
Note tail pattern and secondary bar.
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