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Stint - November 26 - Thailand (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Indobirder
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A total non-expert's view*: I would expect Little to be more contrasty, and shorter billed. Does this not look better for Red-necked Stint?
The first two at least.
*I learn by trying...not by just reading, hence my meddling in questions that are above my head.
cheers,
Gerben
The first two at least.
*I learn by trying...not by just reading, hence my meddling in questions that are above my head.
cheers,
Gerben
Indobirder
Well-known member
Thank you for your response.
My understanding was that Little Stint has the longer bill and legs than Red-necked; which is why I think it may be little.
The bird in the back is a Temmink's Stint (yellow legs and had better views than this picture shows)
My understanding was that Little Stint has the longer bill and legs than Red-necked; which is why I think it may be little.
The bird in the back is a Temmink's Stint (yellow legs and had better views than this picture shows)
johnallcock
Well-known member
Little has a slightly longer bill than Red-necked, tapering to a fine point at the tip. The bill on these birds look rather short and blunt-tipped, more like Red-necked. Little is also slightly longer-legged and has a more upright posture than Red-necked, which usually looks hunched - again I think these birds look better for Red-necked to me.
Indobirder
Well-known member
Okay! Thanks for your detailed reply. Much appreciated 