Sandpiper from laguna Oconal, Villa Rica - Peru (1 Viewer)

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Alejandro Tabini

• Oct 20, 2007

• #1

This sandpiper was pictured at Laguna Oconal in Villa Rica, Peru.

Any help would be appreciated.

Alejandro

 

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Hotspur

James Spencer

• Oct 20, 2007

• #2

Pectoral Sandpiper

 

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Alejandro Tabini

• Oct 20, 2007

• #3

Thanks Hotspur for the fast answer.

Regards,

Alejandro

 

birderbf

Wild, Wild West ................... ern Spindalis

• Oct 20, 2007

• #4

Yes, Pec. Notice the sharp distinction between the breast streaking and the white belly. Otherwise the coling makes it look like a small-headed giant Least Sandpiper.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Oct 21, 2007

• #5

Pectoral Sandpiper, yes.

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Oct 21, 2007

• #6

agreed, Pectoral Sandpiper.