Still struggling with Terns.
Can someone please help me identify this one from Bisbanes Northside Taken this morning.
Cheers
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My guess is Gull-Billed Tern
Happy to be corrected as always
Dave, Sydney.
Thanks Dave
Anyone second that?
I'm going to agree with davethewonder, short forked tail, the wingtips appear to extend as far back as the tail, dark trailing edge at the wing tips. I'd even go as far as to say it's a juvenile Gull-Billed Tern (streaked markings on the head).
Where's Zosterops or Owl of Kedumba?
Samford Valley Qld.
Heavy, dark bill is enough to say Gull-billed Tern, but other features such as pale plumage, dark smudge behind eye and as above are good also.
Breeding adults have a black cap which turns nearly white (some streaking) in non-breeding plumage (such as this bird). Immatures are very similar.
Thanks Dave, Reflex & Owl, Gull Billed Tern it is.
Also thanks for the info about how to identify it in future Owl, I'd rather confidently ID them myself then have to rely on others.