willet, BVI? (1 Viewer)

Isurus

Well-known member

• Jun 4, 2009

• #1

The beak looks longer than in my fieldguide but I believe this is a willet. Would anyone care to confirm?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deep-blue/3593286669/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deep-blue/3593285323/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deep-blue/3594094474/

Thanks!

 

J

Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Jun 4, 2009

• #2

A "Western" Willet. They have a longer bill than the eastern form, which is more prevalent on the East Coast, and I presume on the Virgin Islands.

Best,
Jim

 

apbarr

Well-known member

• Jun 4, 2009

• #3

Nothing else it could be with that bill

 

Isurus

Well-known member

• Jun 4, 2009

• #4

Thanks guys. I didn't really see what else it could be either but I have very little experience (1 other bird) of these guys and since it didn't exactly match the book I wanted to check.