I am far from expert, but as with most waders there can be
a lot of variation within species for different reasons, even bill
length. Take a look at the variation in this group
From: Leo Berzins
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Sent: Sunday, 28 November 2010 11:47 AM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] Re: Shorebird id help sought
Thanks
to all who responded.
The
most popular suggestion was Sharp-tailed Sandpiper but the one I have settled
on after further investigation is Red Knot.
Clearly
I need to spend more time on the beaches and lakes of the far south coast and
if that's the burden I have to bear to increase my shorebird experience then I
am willing to bear it.
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