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Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) | |
Bairdsryle ~ Playero de Baird ~ Gulbröstad Snäppa | |
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In flight from below the golden brown head area in contrast to the white underside is very characteristic of the species. Also the tail pattern with the dark central feathers and whitish lateral patches at the base is typical.
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2009-04-09 Presa Rodriguez (agu), Mexico In transition to alternate plumage with a few black-centered shoulder-feathers. In photo 1 to the right of a Least Sandpiper. This, being difficult to see the yellow-green legs on, but you still get the mouse-like vibe even from this angle. |
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2009-08-04 Presa El Salvador (agu), Mexico The species prefers open land reservoirs with grassy edges when passing through the Mexican high plain. |
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2009-08-14 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Adult. Molting to basic plumage. |
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2009-08-23 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Adult. |
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2009-08-23 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Juvenile. Classical appearance: elongated rear end, golden brown upperside and straight bill. The white edges to upper feathers are clear indicators of a juvenile bird. |
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2010-07-25 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Adult. Molting to basic plumage. |
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2010-07-25 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico A regular migrant in larger flocks here in Aguas. |
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2010-09-26 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Juvenile. |
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2010-09-26 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico Juvenile with the fresh white feather borders. |
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2010-09-26 Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico |
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2015-09-05 Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico Adult. Basic plumage. When the water level allows it, few birds roost and forage along the western shore of the lake. |
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2015-09-05 Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico Here with two Least Sandpipers and a Killdeer. |
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2018-04-17 Mapastepec savannas (chp), Mexico Pampa Honda. In transition to alternate. Here with similar Least Sandpiper. |