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Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

Description:

In breeding plumage, the Wandering Tattler is solid gray above, with heavy dark barring on the throat, breast and belly. The barring on the undersides fades to pale gray in winter. Its grayish bill is about 2 inches in length, and the bright yellow legs are distinctive. At about 11 inches in length, it is slightly larger and longer-billed than the Surfbird, the species with which it is most likely to be confused. In flight, its wings are solid gray below, with black wingtips; tattlers have a wingspan of about 26 inches. On the ground, it is often very active, moving quickly and bobbing often. Tattlers are nervous birds. The name is derived from their habit of giving a series of high, clear, alarm whistles at the approach of any perceived danger.

Habitat:

Shoreline

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Spotted on Oct 13, 2014
Submitted on Nov 14, 2014

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