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Arenaria interpres
Medium-sized sandpiper has red-brown upperparts, white rump and underparts, and a black-marked face. It has a short, dark, slightly upturned bill, a white tail with a black terminal band, and orange legs and feet. The wings have a unique brown, black, and white pattern visible in flight. Feeds on invertebrates. Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats. Sexes are similar.
Docks on Anegada, BVI.
Spotted on Mar 17, 2015
Submitted on Apr 7, 2015
1 Comment
These are so cute! I love watching them.