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Author: lexusjohn    Time: 29/03/2015 14:11     Subject: Lesser Sand Plover

28th Mar 2015
Mai Po Boardwalk
Canon EOS1DX + 2x + 400/2.8 II
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Author: 9Wi    Time: 29/03/2015 14:37

I think that it is a greater sand plover rather than lesser.
Author: John Holmes    Time: 30/03/2015 10:43     Subject: Plover ?

I'd go for Lesser Sand Plover, as captioned.  This bird has a small-looking bill and there is a dark line (I think) between the red on the breast and the white of the throat.

Nice shots
Author: 9Wi    Time: 30/03/2015 18:39

Quote:
Original posted by John Holmes at 30/03/2015 10:43
I'd go for Lesser Sand Plover, as captioned.  This bird has a small-looking bill and there is a dark line (I think) between the red on the breast and the white of the throat.

Nice shots
Thanks for correcting me,agree that it is a lesser, I overlook the very pale dark line.
Author: ajohn    Time: 31/03/2015 07:43

As well as the points from John H, note that the breast band is a fairly dark brick-red (Greater would be paler and more orange-toned) and the upperparts have a grey tone (Greater would be sandier).
The first photo also shows dark grey-brown marks on the rear flanks - this is diagnostic of mongolus/stegmanni Lesser Sand Plover and is not shown by other sand plovers.
Author: lexusjohn    Time: 2/04/2015 10:23

Thank you so much 9Wi, John and ajohn comments !




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