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Author: samchang    Time: 17/12/2014 23:16     Subject: pls id

MP, 27Sep. Is the one in the front a stint? I can't identify easily from a book. I guess it is a kind of stint because of the short and thick bill, but seems can't find one with black patch on the breast.

For the one in the background, it is Eurasian Curlew. Right? Thanks for the help.

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Author: John Holmes    Time: 17/12/2014 23:40

Eurasian Curlew, Grey Plover
Author: Yuen_Wasp    Time: 17/12/2014 23:43

Grey plover 灰(行鳥):-)
另一張都應該係
Author: samchang    Time: 20/12/2014 14:47

Thanks both. So the black patch is because of moulting?
Author: ajohn    Time: 20/12/2014 19:19

Grey Plover are black on the face and belly in breeding plumage (the American name is Black-bellied Plover).
This bird is still moulting from breeding to non-breeding plumage, so still has some black feathers below.




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