Cory v Scopoli (1 Viewer)

[meg2772]

Hello, I recently went on a pelagic outing (for the first time - wow what an experience!). Having gone through my many photos of the sea, and a few photos of some birds, I am wondering whether this bird could be a Scopoli? I have two photos here, the first appears more white on the wing to me but the second does not. Honestly am not sure if they are the even same bird due to my many sea-shots or if the lighting can make such a difference. This was in the Algave. Thanks!

Also - a note of appreciation for these stunning birds, and also the storm petrels. The way they dance around the waves is just spectacular to watch.

Edit: one photo seems to appear as a link and the other as a photo..

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[THE_FERN]

I suspect this is Cory's even though one interpretation of the underwing is there is a lot of white extending along the primaries. I'm not sure this is true and think it's possibly a lighting effect. Reasons for suspecting Cory's are: quite a heavy bill, there are 2 clear black marks at the tip of the primary coverts on the outer edge of the wing rather than one. If we did believe the white is real it might be a good Scopoli's candidate

 

[meg2772]

I suspect this is Cory's even though one interpretation of the underwing is there is a lot of white extending along the primaries. I'm not sure this is true and think it's possibly a lighting effect. Reasons for suspecting Cory's are: quite a heavy bill, there are 2 clear black marks at the tip of the primary coverts on the outer edge of the wing rather than one. If we did believe the white is real it might be a good Scopoli's candidate

Thanks!