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Surfbird

Calidris virgata

Description:

Sometimes can be confused with Black Turnstones. Non-breeding. Stocky shorebird, brown on back and head. The brown on chest leads to white belly and brown spots. Tail is white with dark band at the end. Yellow legs and medium length bill is dark on top and yellow under.

Habitat:

Usually found near rocky shorelines at surf lines.

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1 Comment

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

lovely pics!

Jellis
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Jellis

California, USA

Spotted on Mar 8, 2014
Submitted on Mar 17, 2014

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