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Least Sandpiper
jmorlan

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla)

Least is the smallest of the world's sandpipers. This one is in basic (winter) plumage. Note bill shape, lack of primary projection and yellowish legs. Distinction from similar Long-toed Stint (C. subminuta) of Asia is tricky. Long-toed Stint has a vertical dark mark in front of the eye and a thin sub-loral loop which forms a sideways "J" mark. Least Sandpiper has a straight lore stripe as seen here.
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Location
Coyote Point County Park, San Mateo, California, USA.
Date taken
25 August 2024
Scientific name
Calidris minutilla
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A right splendid picture you've taken of this wee 'piper Joe.

Excellent work my friend, thanks lad.
 
S
Brilliant Detailed Image Of This Beautiful Wader, Lovely Work Joe Well Done TFs!!!!!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,
Great Info !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Category
North America
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
104
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/500 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
LeastSandpiperIMG_4484.jpg
File size
331.9 KB
Date taken
Sun, 25 August 2024 9:51 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 862px

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