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Calidris alpina
An adult Dunlin in breeding plumage shows the distinctive black belly which no other similar-sized wader possesses. The winter Dunlin is basically grey above and white below. Juveniles are brown above with two whitish "V" shapes on the back. They usually have black marks on the flanks or belly and show a strong white wingbar in flight. The legs and slightly decurved bill are black. The Dunlin is highly gregarious in winter, sometimes forming large flocks on coastal mudflats or sandy beaches. Large numbers can often be seen swirling in synchronized flight on stop-overs during migration or on their winter habitat.
Seen at Narara Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.
Better pic at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/satyenmehta...
5 Comments
Thanks again Hema! It is really amazing to know how far these birds are spread. Thanks for the info too :)
Thanks again Hema. It is really amazing to know that these birds are spread so far. Thanks for the information too :)
i saw some recently here and it amazes me how far spread these are!! Lovely pic.
Thanks Sachin :-)
Beautiful,,