Need ID for Waders (1 Viewer)

[Shahrzad]

I need some help for identification of these waders.

Thanks a lot for your help.

seen: 11 Jan. 2019 / South of Iran / 28.933757,50.991211

 

[PYRTLE]

I would suggest Ruff, particularly the one furthest away, due to a combination of long orangey legs, heavily "scalloped" back and upperparts. The other two could be female type Reeves.
I don't think they're small enough for Dunlin or stints, nor do they suggest a Sandpiper to me.

 

[RafaelMatias]

They look like Greenshank to me

 

[PYRTLE]

White rump going up the back of the right hand bird and paler head certainly points that way towards Greenshank. Flight feathers also proportionately longer. Good call.

 

[BobbitWorm45]

Greenshank was my impression too

 

[Rotherbirder]

Why not Marsh Sand?

RB

 

[Larry Sweetland]

Why not Marsh Sand?

RB

My thoughts too

 

[lou salomon]

..and marsh sands (Tringa stagnatilis) for me. upper bird looks like moulting into breeding plumage. the other two have plain scaps narrowly bordered with white, this is quite typical for marsh sand. also colour of legs and length of tibia is better for this sp.

 

[BobbitWorm45]

Looking again think Marsh is better fit

 

[Rotherbirder]

..and marsh sands (Tringa stagnatilis) for me. upper bird looks like moulting into breeding plumage. the other two have plain scaps narrowly boredered with white, this is quite typical for marsh sand. also colour of legs and length of tibia is better for this sp.

Precisely, on all counts!

RB

 

[Pedro Ramalho]

Tringa stagnatilis for me also

 

[arcadillor]

Marsh sandpiper +1

 

[RafaelMatias]

Agree with Marsh Sand!

 

[Shahrzad]

Appreciated much .... very good identification.