I also agree with Chris that this bird is a better fit with Short-tailed.
One feature not mentioned yet is the continuity of the same pale tone across
both primary coverts and primaries with the primaries not presenting
obviously a tone darker than the coverts. This feature plus the short bill
combined with lack of black covert markings are the strongest features here
to my eye indicating Short-tailed.
Cheers Jeff.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Paul Walbridge
Sent: Monday, 30 January 2012 9:54 AM
To:
Subject: Black-winged Petrel, White Tern, False Killer and
more: SOSSA pelagic off Wollongong NSW
Hi Nikolas, I'm in agreement with Chris re; the Shearwater being a
Short-tailed. The overall, squat looking body, smallish head and bill also
the darkish hood contrasting with more greyish-brown looking throat and
breast. Underwing does look more reflective (not white feathering) and wings
look too narrow. I've sent both you and Chris some images I sent to the UK
last year, of images taken here on the east coast. Cheers - Paul.
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