what type of bird is this? I need some help. Will someone tell me what the name of this beautiful bird. I took the shot in wonderful Naples, Florida....

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what type of bird is this?

Jul 14, 2013 08:20:23 #

Davet Loc: Fort Myers, Florida

I need some help. Will someone tell me what the name of this beautiful bird. I took the shot in wonderful Naples, Florida....

Jul 14, 2013 08:28:59 #

Mstrpurity Loc: Plymouth devon UK

its a seagull not sure or its name but think its a blackheaded seagull in winter plumage

Jul 14, 2013 08:35:20 #

Davet Loc: Fort Myers, Florida

look at the beak.....It is too pointed and the head is too round.

Jul 14, 2013 08:42:18 #

Mstrpurity Loc: Plymouth devon UK

I did look we have them here in Plymouth uk and that is exactly the same head looks so round due to and and beak is perfect for blackheaded gull

Jul 14, 2013 08:43:49 #

Davet Loc: Fort Myers, Florida

thanks

Jul 14, 2013 08:46:07 #

Wenonah Loc: Winona, MN

Possibly a Forster's Tern?

http://www.jeb-photography.com/photogalleries/Gallery2/Jax%20Beach%20Sunrise/slides/seagull-2.jpg

Jul 14, 2013 09:01:39 #

Davet Loc: Fort Myers, Florida

I think you are right......Thanks so much

Jul 14, 2013 09:23:00 #

old man 88 Loc: Palmview, TX when not on road

I think it is a Black-legged Kittiwake.

See picture
Adult Black-legged Kittiwake and Bonaparte's Gull, Philadelphia, PA, November

Slightly larger than the similar Bonaparte's Gull, the Black-legged Kittiwake also shows a yellow bill and not surprisingly, black legs

Kittiwake & gull
Kittiwake & gull...