I'm hoping that someone can help me out. I understand how gull plumage
changes through molt and wear, but what is the process through which the bill
changes pattern, or even color? What would be a good reference for this kind
of info?

Thanks for knowing more than me,
Patty

Patty Gates
Capitol Hill
Seattle, Wa
(javajunco at netscape.net)

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