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Least Sandpiper
jmorlan

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla)

Least Sandpiper in basic (winter) plumage. Note bill shape, lack of primary projection and yellowish legs. Distinction from similar Long-toed Stint (C. subminuta) of Asia is tricky. Long-toed Stint has a vertical dark mark in front of the eye and a thin sub-loral loop which forms a sideways "J" mark. Least Sandpiper has a straight lore stripe as seen here. Least is the smallest of the North American sandpipers.
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Location
Staten Island, San Joaquin County, CA, USA
Date taken
23 November 2019
Scientific name
Calidris minutilla
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
delia todd
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What a sweet looking sandpiper this one is Joe.

A super picture that too lad - very well done my friend.
 

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