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Author: ((華仔)) Time: 6/04/2014 17:01 Subject: Is it a Lesser Sand Plover

05/04/2014
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Author: ajohn Time: 6/04/2014 19:30

Yes, this is Lesser Sand Plover, subspecies mongolus or stegmanni.

Compared to Greater Sand Plover, notice the shorter, thicker bill and darker brick-pink (not orange) breast band, which extends further onto the flanks.

Author: ((華仔)) Time: 7/04/2014 13:17

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原帖由 ajohn 於 6/04/2014 19:30 發表
Yes, this is Lesser Sand Plover, subspecies mongolus or stegmanni.

Compared to Greater Sand Plover, notice the shorter, thicker bill and darker brick-pink (not orange) breast band, which extends furt ...

Thanks a lot John

Author: lexusjohn Time: 7/04/2014 17:02

Good shot and good find !

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