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Common or Wood Sandpiper? Near Denpasar, Indonesia (2 Viewers)

wynvid

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Unfortunately I only had my phone to take photos and no binoculars, so I apologise for the pic quality. I saw this bird (with two others) on the side of the road in rice fields just before sunset near Denpasar, Indonesia. I believe it's a Common or Wood Sandpiper, but does anyone have a definite ID?

Thank you!
 

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Common sandpiper has a strongly marked underwing which would show (pic 1) even in these very-low-quality photos (no offence). The overall plumage pattern is better for wood sandpiper, and green sandpiper would show a much darker underwing.
In pic 4 there's two hirundines/swifts that someone clever might like to have a go at.
 
Common sandpiper has a strongly marked underwing which would show (pic 1) even in these very-low-quality photos (no offence). The overall plumage pattern is better for wood sandpiper, and green sandpiper would show a much darker underwing.
In pic 4 there's two hirundines/swifts that someone clever might like to have a go at.
Yes, they were taken on 5 or 6x zoom while walking with only a phone. Very low quality!


For the swifts - Cave Swiftlet, Edible-nest Swiftlet and Asian Palm Swift are all common, so could likely be one of those.
 

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