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bird noob

Well-known member

• Jul 13, 2011

• #1

Can someone tell me what kind of sandpiper this is? and why you think so...for my learning purposes.

Thanks!

 

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JANJ

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• Jul 13, 2011

• #2

This is your bird.

http://www.pbase.com/btblue/solitary_sandpiper

JanJ

 

Phil Carter

Well-known member

• Jul 13, 2011

• #3

Can't decide between Lesser Yellowlegs and Solitary Sand.My gut says Solitary but my head says "look at those long yellow legs".

Phil

Edit; Cross posting with Jan. Looks like I should trust my gut-instinct.

 

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The Falcon

Registered Birder

• Jul 13, 2011

• #4

I agree with Solitary Sandpiper.

 

ovenbird43

Well-known member

• Jul 13, 2011

• #5

Yes, Solitary Sandpiper

And as for the "Why": dark back and wings with small white spots, prominent eye ring, and greenish-yellow legs are some of the main plumage features. Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs have plumages that are similar to Solitary, but both are longer-legged and longer-necked, and Greater Yellowlegs has a proportionately longer bill.

 

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MichavdB

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• Jul 13, 2011

• #6

ovenbird43 said:

Yes, Solitary Sandpiper

And as for the "Why": dark back and wings with small white spots, prominent eye ring, and greenish-yellow legs are some of the main plumage features. Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs have plumages that are similar to Solitary, but both are longer-legged and longer-necked, and Greater Yellowlegs has a proportionately longer bill.

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Good explanation, I agree.

 

bird noob

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• Jul 13, 2011

• #7

ok thanks guys