Larus fuscus fuscus 1cy (juvenile), August 06 2002, Tampere, Finland (61.33N 24.59E).

A representative juvenile fuscus by early August. On average, juvenile fuscus is slightly more contrasting and 'cold' patterned in the upper-parts. Most striking are the small size, the slender bill, but it's hard to draw a clear line for identification of juveniles from the Netherlands (Dutch intergrades) and these juveniles from SW Finland. This individual is completely juvenile, no scapulars are missing.