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(Message started by: Hendrix on Sep 6th, 2005, 11:57pm)
Title: 磯鷸 Common Sandpiper??
Post by Hendrix on Sep 6th, 2005, 11:57pm
http://www.look.com.hk/wings/temp/008.jpg

am I got the ID right .

MPNR 4/9/05
Title: Re: Pectoral Sandpiper Juv. ?
Post by Mike Kilburn on Sep 7th, 2005, 12:21am
Not this time.

This is a Common Sandpiper.

Check out the long tail, and the smooth greygren colour against a field Guide or photo guide. Pectoral is much more speckled.

Also the brown markings on Common Sandpiper are only on the side of the breast.

Cheers
Mike K


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