Cory's/Scopoli's/Great Shearwater - Thomas Seiter

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Cory's/Scopoli's/Great Shearwater Calonectris borealis/diomedea/Ardenna gravis

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Block Island-Point Judith Ferry
Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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Map Coordinates: 41.2703518, -71.5241718
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Sex
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Observation details

I can't recall if I saw the bill on this individual in the field. Originally, I'd thought Scopoli's, due to the white on the underwing extending well into the primaries, and the appearance of a Cory's/Scopoli's in the field. From the photos, I can't rule out Great. While there is not a white neck or appearance of a cap, as would confirm Great, the head does not appear as dark as it should for Cory's/Scopoli's, and the bill color is not apparent, though it looks as though it could be dark in the first photo. Cory's can be ruled out due to the underwing. Feedback welcomed.

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