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Limosa limosa
The Black-tailed Godwit is a large wader with long bill, neck and legs. During the breeding season, the bill has a yellowish or orange-pink base and dark tip; the base is pink in winter. The legs are dark grey, brown or black. The sexes are similar, but in breeding plumage, they can be separated by the male's brighter, more extensive orange breast, neck and head. In winter, adult Black-tailed Godwits have a uniform brown-grey breast and upperparts (in contrast to the Bar-tailed Godwit's streaked back). Juveniles have a pale orange wash to the neck and breast. In flight, its bold black and white wingbar and white rump can be seen readily. When on the ground it can be difficult to separate from the similar Bar-tailed Godwit, but the Black-tailed Godwit's longer, straighter bill and longer legs are diagnostic. Black-tailed Godwits are similar in body size and shape to Bar-taileds, but stand taller.
Seen at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary.
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Added to the global flight mission.
Thanks Yogesh.
Thanks a lot FoTony.
nice...
Thanks Laura, this trip was very good for me, saw many migratory birds who were here for the winters, like coots, greylag goose, northern shoveller, etc.
Cool picture number one! I like good action pictures.
The first photo is so beautiful, what a great pose to capture! I love the colours in the photos, the deep reds and burnt oranges! Lovely to see the animals that are local to me in other places that are far away :)