Pectoral Sandpiper - Revision history

Deliatodd-18346: Picture of expanded air sac added

Deliatodd-18346 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:49:53 GMT

Picture of expanded air sac added

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	Sexes similar in plumage but male 25–30% larger in weight than female. <br />		Sexes similar in plumage but male 25–30% larger in weight than female. <br />
	'''Juvenile''': bill and feet are blackish-grey at fledging		'''Juvenile''': bill and feet are blackish-grey at fledging
		+	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}} <br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]
	====Similar Species====		====Similar Species====
	Flight recalls [[Ruff]]		Flight recalls [[Ruff]]
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	In autumn most migrate via the Great Plains during July-September but large numbers gather at staging areas in south-east [[Canada]] and the north-eastern [[USA]] before flying south over the west Atlantic to [[South America]]. These birds are liable to meet with eastbound depressions bringing them across the Atlantic to [[Europe]].		In autumn most migrate via the Great Plains during July-September but large numbers gather at staging areas in south-east [[Canada]] and the north-eastern [[USA]] before flying south over the west Atlantic to [[South America]]. These birds are liable to meet with eastbound depressions bringing them across the Atlantic to [[Europe]].
-		+	[[Image:IMG 75141.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Expanded air sac used in flight display <br />Photo by {{user\|Oppie\|Oppie}}<br />[[Horicon Marsh]], [[Wisconsin]], [[USA]], July 2012<br />Click on image to enlarge]]
	Spring migration is mainly in April-early May and via the interior.		Spring migration is mainly in April-early May and via the interior.

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	Over 100 records in the [[British Isles]] in some years, seen throughout [[Britain]] and [[Ireland]] with most in the south-west but significant numbers in the east suggesting a [[Siberia\|Siberian]] rather than [[North America\|North American]] origin for many birds. Recorded throughout the year but very rare in midwinter and dramatically peaking in September-October.		Over 100 records in the [[British Isles]] in some years, seen throughout [[Britain]] and [[Ireland]] with most in the south-west but significant numbers in the east suggesting a [[Siberia\|Siberian]] rather than [[North America\|North American]] origin for many birds. Recorded throughout the year but very rare in midwinter and dramatically peaking in September-October.
-	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}} <br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]	+
	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
-	Monotypic<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>	+	This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M\|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>.
	==Habitat==		==Habitat==
	Freshwater habitats, coastal areas with damp grassland, marshland and the margins of ponds and lakes.		Freshwater habitats, coastal areas with damp grassland, marshland and the margins of ponds and lakes.
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	'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''		'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''

-	On the breeding grounds, male will blow up the throat area so the feathers stand on end; this results in a much darker impression of this area than normal. Additionally, a throat sac is filled with air that is then let out again resulting in a rhythmic series of hollow hoots, usually given in a flight display flight given by the male.	+	On the breeding grounds, male will blow up the throat area so the feathers stand on end; this results in a much darker impression of this area than normal. Additionally, a throat sac is filled with air that is then let out again resulting in a rhythmic series of hollow hoots, usually given in a display flight given by the male.
	==References==		==References==
	#{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition		#{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition

Njlarsen: id, behav

Njlarsen — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 01:21:55 GMT

id, behav

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	*Thin, white wing stripe		*Thin, white wing stripe
	*Dark brown Iris<br />		*Dark brown Iris<br />
-	Sexes similar<br />	+	Sexes similar in plumage but male 25–30% larger in weight than female. <br />
	'''Juvenile''': bill and feet are blackish-grey at fledging		'''Juvenile''': bill and feet are blackish-grey at fledging
	====Similar Species====		====Similar Species====
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	====Vocalisation====		====Vocalisation====
	'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''		'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''
		+
		+	On the breeding grounds, male will blow up the throat area so the feathers stand on end; this results in a much darker impression of this area than normal. Additionally, a throat sac is filled with air that is then let out again resulting in a rhythmic series of hollow hoots, usually given in a flight display flight given by the male.
	==References==		==References==
	#{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition		#{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition

Deliatodd-18346: Reference updated

Deliatodd-18346 — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:32 GMT

Reference updated

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	'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''		'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''
	==References==		==References==
-	#{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition	+	#{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
	#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6		#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
	#Parmelee et al. 1967		#Parmelee et al. 1967

Deliatodd-18346: User template amended

Deliatodd-18346 — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:52:09 GMT

User template amended

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-	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|notason\|notason}} <br />Quebec, [[Canada]]]]	+	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|Marcel+Gauthier\|notason}} <br />Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	==Identification==		==Identification==

Deliatodd-18346: Video link

Deliatodd-18346 — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:48:08 GMT

Video link

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-	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason <br />Quebec, [[Canada]]]]	+	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|notason\|notason}} <br />Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	==Identification==		==Identification==
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}		{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}
-	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]	+	<br />
		+	{{Video\|Pectoral_Sandpiper}}
		+	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]] [[Category:Videos]]

Jthoppes: caption format

Jthoppes — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:42:17 GMT

caption format

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-	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]	+	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason <br />Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	==Identification==		==Identification==
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	Over 100 records in the [[British Isles]] in some years, seen throughout [[Britain]] and [[Ireland]] with most in the south-west but significant numbers in the east suggesting a [[Siberia\|Siberian]] rather than [[North America\|North American]] origin for many birds. Recorded throughout the year but very rare in midwinter and dramatically peaking in September-October.		Over 100 records in the [[British Isles]] in some years, seen throughout [[Britain]] and [[Ireland]] with most in the south-west but significant numbers in the east suggesting a [[Siberia\|Siberian]] rather than [[North America\|North American]] origin for many birds. Recorded throughout the year but very rare in midwinter and dramatically peaking in September-October.
-	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]	+	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}} <br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]
	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
	Monotypic<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>		Monotypic<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>

Deliatodd-18346: Misc info added. Reference

Deliatodd-18346 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:54:48 GMT

Misc info added. Reference

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	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	==Identification==		==Identification==
-	19-23 cm	+	19-23 cm<br />
-	*Thin dark bill	+	'''Adult'''
		+	*Bill:
		+	:*brownish-black
		+	:*black tip
		+	:*base often tinged olive-green or yellow-green, especially on lower mandible
	*Yellow legs		*Yellow legs
		+	*Colour of feet varies from brownish-yellow through greenish-yellow to olive-green
	*Black patch on rump extending onto tail		*Black patch on rump extending onto tail
	*Thin, white wing stripe		*Thin, white wing stripe
-	*Slightly de-curved bill, which has a pale base<br />	+	*Dark brown Iris<br />
-	Sexes similar.	+	Sexes similar<br />
		+	'''Juvenile''': bill and feet are blackish-grey at fledging
	====Similar Species====		====Similar Species====
	Flight recalls [[Ruff]]		Flight recalls [[Ruff]]
	==Distribution==		==Distribution==
-	Breeds in north-east [[Siberia]] and northern [[North America]] from [[Alaska]] to Hudson Bay, winters in southern [[South America]].	+	'''Breeds''' in north-east [[Siberia]] and northern [[North America]] from [[Alaska]] to Hudson Bay. '''Winters''' in southern [[South America]] from southern [[Bolivia]] and northern [[Argentina]] to [[Paraguay]], but in smaller numbers in Pacific to [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]].

	In autumn most migrate via the Great Plains during July-September but large numbers gather at staging areas in south-east [[Canada]] and the north-eastern [[USA]] before flying south over the west Atlantic to [[South America]]. These birds are liable to meet with eastbound depressions bringing them across the Atlantic to [[Europe]].		In autumn most migrate via the Great Plains during July-September but large numbers gather at staging areas in south-east [[Canada]] and the north-eastern [[USA]] before flying south over the west Atlantic to [[South America]]. These birds are liable to meet with eastbound depressions bringing them across the Atlantic to [[Europe]].
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	#{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition		#{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
	#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6		#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
		+	#Parmelee et al. 1967
		+	{{ref}}
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}		{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}
	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]		[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]

Deliatodd-18346: Deleted text replaced. Misc info added. References. Incomplete template gone

Deliatodd-18346 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:41:34 GMT

Deleted text replaced. Misc info added. References. Incomplete template gone

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-	{{incomplete}}
-	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]		[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
-	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]	+	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
	==Identification==		==Identification==
-	7.5 inches. Thin dark bill, yellow legs, black patch on rump extending onto tail, thin, white wing stripe. Sexes similar.	+	19-23 cm
-		+	*Thin dark bill
		+	*Yellow legs
		+	*Black patch on rump extending onto tail
		+	*Thin, white wing stripe
		+	*Slightly de-curved bill, which has a pale base<br />
		+	Sexes similar.
		+	====Similar Species====
		+	Flight recalls [[Ruff]]
	==Distribution==		==Distribution==
-	North-east [[Siberia]] and northern [[North America]]	+	Breeds in north-east [[Siberia]] and northern [[North America]] from [[Alaska]] to Hudson Bay, winters in southern [[South America]].
		+
		+	In autumn most migrate via the Great Plains during July-September but large numbers gather at staging areas in south-east [[Canada]] and the north-eastern [[USA]] before flying south over the west Atlantic to [[South America]]. These birds are liable to meet with eastbound depressions bringing them across the Atlantic to [[Europe]].
		+
		+	Spring migration is mainly in April-early May and via the interior.
		+
		+	This is by far the most numerous Nearctic wader to occur in Europe and has been recorded in many countries from [[Iceland]] and the [[Faroes]] south to the [[Azores]] and east to [[Hungary]], [[Bulgaria]] and [[Romania]], also in [[Morocco]] and [[Israel]]. Annual in the [[British Isles]], the [[Azores]], [[France]] and [[Sweden]].
		+
		+	Over 100 records in the [[British Isles]] in some years, seen throughout [[Britain]] and [[Ireland]] with most in the south-west but significant numbers in the east suggesting a [[Siberia\|Siberian]] rather than [[North America\|North American]] origin for many birds. Recorded throughout the year but very rare in midwinter and dramatically peaking in September-October.
		+	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]
	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
		+	Monotypic<sup>[[#References\|[1]]]</sup>
	==Habitat==		==Habitat==
	Freshwater habitats, coastal areas with damp grassland, marshland and the margins of ponds and lakes.		Freshwater habitats, coastal areas with damp grassland, marshland and the margins of ponds and lakes.
	==Behaviour==		==Behaviour==
		+	====Diet====
	These birds forage on grasslands and mudflats, diet includes insects and other invertebrates.		These birds forage on grasslands and mudflats, diet includes insects and other invertebrates.
-		+	====Vocalisation====
-		+	'''Flight Call''': A throaty ''krik''
		+	==References==
		+	#{{Ref-Clements6thDec08}}#Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
		+	#Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}		{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}
	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]		[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]

Wintibird at 17:59, 13 September 2009

Wintibird — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:59:40 GMT

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	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
-	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|notason\|notason}}<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]	+	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]		[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]
	==Identification==		==Identification==

Wintibird: added second picture, OBI and ABID links removed

Wintibird — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:58:22 GMT

added second picture, OBI and ABID links removed

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	;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos		;[[:Category:Calidris\|Calidris]] melanotos
-	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by notason]]	+	[[Image:Pectoral_Sandpiper.jpg\|thumb\|550px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|notason\|notason}}<br /> Quebec, [[Canada]]]]
-		+	[[Image:Pec-Sand-13.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|right\|Photo by {{user\|John+Keep\|John Keep}}<br /> Walton On The Naze, [[Essex]], [[England]], September 2007]]
-	Photo taken: Quebec	+
	==Identification==		==Identification==
	7.5 inches. Thin dark bill, yellow legs, black patch on rump extending onto tail, thin, white wing stripe. Sexes similar.		7.5 inches. Thin dark bill, yellow legs, black patch on rump extending onto tail, thin, white wing stripe. Sexes similar.
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}		{{GSearch\|Calidris+melanotos}}
-	*[http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&fid=35&bid=469 View more images of this species on the ABID]
-	*[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=1247&Bird_Image_ID=6156&Bird_Family_ID=138 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages]
	[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]		[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Calidris]]