ML497633841
golden-plover sp. Pluvialis dominica/apricaria/fulva
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Location
- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Observation details
Initial impression was of course AMGP as this bird was smaller and warmer overall with a bold supercilium contrasting a dark cap. Distant doc shots reveal features more consistent with EUGP: noticeably short wing projection, tiny bill, chunky/stocky appearance overall, boxy head, and possibly some additional gold coloration in the neck and across the chest. Unfortunately these photos are probably not enough to secure the ID and will therefore be left unidentified. This location is very challenging to access except by boat and even then can be hazardous. Thank you to several birders who called this interesting Pluvialis to my attention. Later efforts to relocate the bird were unsuccessful. Additional input welcome. Photos are highly cropped and the exposure turned down. Originals available upon request.
Technical information
- Dimensions
- 1325 pixels x 994 pixels
- Original file size
- 224.52 KB