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Willet

Tringa semipalmata

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Adults have gray legs and a long, straight, dark and stout bill. The body is dark gray above and light underneath. The tail is white with a dark band at the end. The distinctive black and white pattern of the wings is a common sight along many North American coastal beaches.

Habitat:

On a beach near Mustang Island State Park.

Species ID Suggestions

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

Comments (2)

I agree with Liam, Willet. 3 things I used to rule out the Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs has slightly upturned bill, yellow legs and it's range shows that Texas would be it's winter residence

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