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Is it a Lesser Sand Plover

Is it a Lesser Sand Plover

05/04/2014
Mai Po Boardwalk



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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.

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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

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Good shot and good find !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnyu9339

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