Juvenile common tern ?? Kuwait (1 Viewer)

bassel

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #1

Hello

Here is another bird that I seek help for . Is this a common tern or you may have other thoughts ?? Terns are also puzzling to me

Thank you

 

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KGS

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #2

This is definitely a juvenile Chlidonias Tern, and most probably a Whiskered. I feel that shape and lack of darker outer primaries more or less rule out White-winged.

 

midlands birder

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #3

Looks like a White-winged Tern to me

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Oct 13, 2015

• #4

it's definitely a juv white-winged black tern. shortish but not heavy bill and especially contrasting, short (not reaching into hindneck) and round shaped "headphones" plus narrow wings.

 

bassel

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• Oct 17, 2015

• #5

Many thanks for the confirmation and info guys .