ID of wader/ Iran (1 Viewer)

Shahrzad

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #1

Have any comments on identifying this bird?

3 Agu. 2017 , Near to Varamin / Iran

 

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AlinoVegano

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #2

I think it is a Marsh Sandpiper

 

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Simon Wates

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #3

AlinoVegano said:

I think it is a Marsh Sandpiper

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It doesn't look typical on the photo but it must be one.

 

Jane Turner

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #4

The only other possible candidate would be very much less likely on location. (Wilson's Phalarope)

I don't think I'd be as quick to suggest Marsh Sand as an alternative if this was a US photo

 

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apbarr

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #5

My first thought was Ruff

 

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Simon Wates

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #6

apbarr said:

My first thought was Ruff

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Now you mention it :-O

 

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SteveClifton

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #7

Dare we ask for another image? It's 100% not a Ruff!

 

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Cinereous

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #8

apbarr said:

My first thought was Ruff

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Same here especially with that white face and bill.. It certainly has a Ruff look to it..

 

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SteveClifton

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• Sep 3, 2017

• #9

Cinereous said:

Same here especially with that white face and bill.. It certainly has a Ruff look to it..

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Haha-now that I've said 100% not Ruff you're going to prove me wrong! The reflection perhaps gives a truer impression of Ruff for some reason (maybe just me) but it does indeed appear to have a broader-based bill with subtle down-curve that would indeed make it one :eek!:

 

phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Sep 4, 2017

• #10

They never illustrate Marsh Sandpiper with sods of mud on the bill in field guides do they? Ruff might be, traditionally, shorter-billed than Marsh. Also the overall plumage deets represent a non-Ruff. My contribution FWIW.

 

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SJC

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• Sep 4, 2017

• #11

+1 for Marsh Sandpiper

 

phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Sep 4, 2017

• #12

SJC said:

+1 for Marsh Sandpiper

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+2

 

Shahrzad

Well-known member

• Sep 4, 2017

• #13

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SteveClifton said:

Dare we ask for another image? It's 100% not a Ruff!

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Unfortunately, there is just one photo.

 

ApusApus

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• Sep 4, 2017

• #14

I'm in the Ruff camp, when I opened the photo it was my immediate thought!


Shane

 

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AlinoVegano

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• Sep 4, 2017

• #15

I had trouble to be sure it is Marsh Sandpiper, but I've no trouble to exclude definitely Ruff. Marsh Sandpiper should be the conclusion, as no other suggestion done (away from Ruff, but all plumage, bill length/shape, wing structure are wrong).

 

Jane Turner

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• Sep 4, 2017

• #16

Could a Marsh Sand look like this in a low resolution picture - well here is one to compare to - taken from this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57gkEVG0pk

And for fun Ruff AND Wilsons Phal

I just don't see the body shape of a Ruff in the mystery

 

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ehsan

Ehsan Talebi

• Sep 4, 2017

• #17

I think it's Marsh Sandpiper
A low quality image of Marsh Sandpiper for comparison taken last week; probably same location.

 

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Rotherbirder

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• Sep 4, 2017

• #18

Jane Turner said:

The only other possible candidate would be very much less likely on location. (Wilson's Phalarope)

I don't think I'd be as quick to suggest Marsh Sand as an alternative if this was a US photo

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My thoughts entirely Jane, as soon as I saw it. Marsh Sandpiper for me too.