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Persian Gulf Gull ID. (1 Viewer)

Drevni

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This picture was taken yesterday in the Persian Gulf close to Saudi Arabia. I can't figure out what kind of gull this is so would appreciate the help. Thank you in advance!

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104 view and no reply...this is symptomatically for large gulls. indeed we'd need a better resolution pic to come further but the pale underparts look good for caspian gull or maybe heuglin's gull, a 2cy probably but could well be a 1cy.
i think barabensis (steppe gull) usually is darker on underwing. but who knows actually the limits of variation in central asian large gulls...do you have any more pics with this bird?

best,
 
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