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Tringa flavipes
A slender, long-legged shorebird that readily shows off the brightly colored legs that give it its name. It is an active feeder, often running through the shallow water to chase its prey.
Marsh.
Snipe have a much thicker body, shorter neck, stripes on the head, and a bill about 3x the length of this bird. If you're ever unsure about an ID, don't be afraid to leave it as unknown to let others help :)
Spotted on Apr 24, 2015
Submitted on Apr 28, 2015
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