Second year © Chris Barnes
Juvenile © Christoph Moning
Adult © Christoph Moning
First year © Christoph Moning
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Juvenile © Christoph Moning
Adult © Christoph Moning

Sooty Gull Ichthyaetus hemprichii

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Identification

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Medium-sized elongated gull. Brown-gray overall with a long bill and dark underwings. Similar to White-eyed Gull, but with dark underwings. Slightly larger and heavier with browner adult plumage than White-eyed Gull. The bill on Sooty Gull is also thicker and clearly two-toned in all ages compared to White-eyed Gull. Coastal, breeds on islands and coral reefs.

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