Jaegers, Gulf of Thailand, October 22 (1 Viewer)

[Indobirder]

Both of the following were seen offshore between Koh Tao and Chumphon (western Gulf of Thailand). Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,

with the strong/broad barred flanks, largely yellow neck and strong bill your first bird is a Pomarine Skua imo.
The second bird might well be a Parasitic Skua (? a quite cold-hued bird? Would be my guess in quizz modus), but I better wait and learn. Thanks!

 

[Dimitris]

Regarding the 2nd bird. Do you have any more images of the tern? It might be an Aleutian in non-breeding plumage.

 

[johnallcock]

Regarding the 2nd bird. Do you have any more images of the tern? It might be an Aleutian in non-breeding plumage.

Isn't it Bridled? There seems like too much black in the wing for Aleutian.

I agree the first jaeger looks good for Pomarine, but I'm terrible with Jaegers, so I'll leave the 2nd bird for others

 

[Dimitris]

Hard to be sure, though the head pattern does look better for non breeding Bridled now that I relook at it.

 

[Indobirder]

Thanks for the input so far. Yes, Second bird there is bridled tern (there were also great crested around but did not see any Aleutian)