S Thailand tern (2) help please (1 Viewer)

[bhutjoe]

I think these are Great crested terns but I am having trouble deciding between Great and Lesser crested. Confirmation or correction much appreciated.
There were about 7 terns in total sitting on posts about 50 to 100 feet from shore near the Gung Yu temple on Koh Samui.
Thank you in advance
steve

 

[THE_FERN]

Yes great crested. The photos are under exposed but you can make out the yellowish bill rather than orangey of lesser crested. Structure and crest are other pointers

 

[bhutjoe]

Thanks for the identification. Getting the right exposure is still a work in progress.
Thanks again
steve