Baird's Sandpiper
What to look for to identify Baird's, Pectoral, and White-rumped Sandpipers
Contributed by Kenn Kaufman
Published:
June 25, 2010
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Contributing Editor Kenn Kaufman describes the distribution of Baird's Sandpiper in spring and fall, when it migrates primarily through the Great Plains, and explains why birdwatchers looking to identify the shorebird should be sure to note habitat preference, shape, and posture. Kaufman compares Baird's with Pectoral Sandpiper and White-rumped Sandpiper, theorizes why early ornithologists might have overlooked Baird's, and tells how pale edges on dark feathers create a scaly pattern on many sandpipers.
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