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Greater Sand Plover

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1^# A A A Post at 3/04/2013 23:42 Show author

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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2^# A A A Post at 4/04/2013 09:02 Show author

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).

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3^# A A A Post at 4/04/2013 13:37 Show author

Thanks John!

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