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Author: walterma Time: 3/04/2013 23:42 Subject: Greater Sand Plover

Are two both Greater Sand Plover (one breeding and one non-breeding)? Thanks!

Mai Po 1-Apr-2013

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Author: ajohn Time: 4/04/2013 09:02

You're right, both are Greater Sand Plover. The bird in front is starting to get some breeding plumage, but may also be a female (which are not as bright as males).

Author: walterma Time: 4/04/2013 13:37

Thanks John!

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