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Pluvialis squatarola
Non-breeding visitor from high Arctic nesting grounds, usually present October-April. In winter plumage, looks mainly grey with upperparts spangled black and white and underparts whitish; juvenile is similar but usually shows buffish wash. In breeding plumage (seldom seen in this region) adult acquires black underparts. All birds show black 'armpits' in flight.
Favours coastal mudflats.
Spotted on Feb 12, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2012
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