[Birdtalk] Sandpiper

[Steve Carr]

Regarding the unidentified sandpiper walking on a downed tree trunk, in my mind there are several features that say Solitary Sandpiper.  The general jizz of the bird suggests a Tringa genus bird - the long, lanky appearance, long, straight bill.  The wing/tail length is almost the same.  The amount of coloring on the neck and chest.  The eye ring with a faint pale lore.  The generally darker throat.  The bill is too long and stiletto-like for a Spotted.  Even with its neck stretched out, a Spotted should appear chunkier than this bird.

--Steve Carr
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