Species:

Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus)

Pallas's Gull (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus)

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Length (cm):
16-17
57-61
Wingspan (cm):
37-39
149-170
Weight (gram):
30-49
1100-1900
Size group:
Thrush-size
Crow-size
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Appearance:

Can be mistaken for a Dunlin but differs in characteristic double supercilium, unmarked belly and shorter legs. Bill is thicker, almost swollen at base, and more distinctly bent at tip. Overall impression much more contrasty than Dunlin. Winter plumage with dark centres of tertials, and finely striped crown. Juveniles with white V-shaped markings on back, similar to Little Stint. Wing bars and tail markings resembles Dunlin in flight. Moves relatively slow when feeding.

Sound:

Distinct contact call. A trilling "drrroiiit" with a peculiar timbre, ending with a rapid rise of pitch. Song often preceded by the contact call, which then fuses into a continuous vibrating trill.

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Distribution:

Xeno-canto: map

Ecology:

Birdlife ecology

Links:

Observation.org Latest observations

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CC-sound:Patrik Åberg, Licence,Link.

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Sound:

Distribution:

Xeno-canto: map

Ecology:

Birdlife ecology

Links:

Observation.org Latest observations

Video IBC

Image search Flickr NB! May give other species

Sound search at Xeno-canto

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CC-photo:Ronald Bontrop, Licence,Link.

CC-photo:Roel Janssen, Licence,Link.

CC-photo:Paul Schrijvershof, Licence,Link.

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