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Both birds in this photo are molting adults (we'll talk about plumages of peeps later) |
The large peeps are also longer legged and longer necked. The large peeps appear to be larger versions of the small peeps and smaller versions of the Pectoral Sandpiper (although structure is quite different). When feeding the large peeps tend to tip over more so their tail and and primaries are sticking up towards the sky. This is due to the longer legs but similar length bills. Although the Least Sandpiper can also appear "tipped-over" due to their shorter bill than other peeps.
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There are two species in this photo. Can you identify both species? |
-Eric
1 comment:
Great post - love this sort of information, always good to see how to specifically id peeps.
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