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    Oman non-breeding Terns (also Gull-billed & Bridled) -- Masirah Island & Musandam

    This crossed my mind too, because it really did seem a bit bigger than the lesser crested that was there, and I think sandwich terns are supposed to be slightly bigger than lesser crested? I've added the other photos I have of this bird, including two with the lesser crested walking right next...
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    Oman non-breeding Terns (also Gull-billed & Bridled) -- Masirah Island & Musandam

    Thank you so much Butty! I'd seen you post on similar questions and was hoping you might be able to help :D Oh yes I had noticed the gray plumage and wondered about that! It is the same individual, and I have another photo of it in a different pose that I'll add too, in case that helps. I have...
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    Oman non-breeding Terns (also Gull-billed & Bridled) -- Masirah Island & Musandam

    Here is also an eclectic mix of flying tern photos with partially black heads, but I don't remember the size of these particular individuals which may make them harder to ID. They are also likely not all the same breed. All were taken near Masirah Island on April 23.
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    Oman non-breeding Terns (also Gull-billed & Bridled) -- Masirah Island & Musandam

    I have been seeing these terns with black bills and partially black heads (first 5 photos) all over Oman and I think they are non-breeding Common Terns but could also be White-cheeked, Whiskered or Roseate Terns. These photos were all taken between April 20-24 on or near Masirah Island, Oman...
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