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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: MikeIrwin on September 02, 2008, 08:39:19 PM

Title: RFI - Gulls
Post by: MikeIrwin on September 02, 2008, 08:39:19 PM

Hi,

I was out at Port Burwell today and got a look at some small hooded gulls. I think that there were two types (Bonaparte's and Little) based on the difference in beak size, and overall shape/colour. Any thoughts? Am I being too optimistic?

(http://www.mikeirwin.ca/birdphotos/albums/Fall2008/Gulls.JPG)
(http://www.mikeirwin.ca/birdphotos/albums/Fall2008/Gulls2.JPG)


Thanks in advance,
Mike

Title: Re - RFI - Gulls
Post by: Anonymous on September 03, 2008, 11:54:20 AM

all 3 of the smaller gulls appear to be Bonaparte's Gulls.

See Sibley Guide to Birds - Pages 208 & 209.

Check wing tips and shape of lower photos hood.

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Post by: MikeIrwin on September 08, 2008, 08:01:38 PM

Thanks for the response. I was hoping that the smaller bill on the top near bird trumped the wing tip colour. I do see what you mean about the hood on the 2nd shot.

Mike