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spotted sandpiper

Actitis macularia

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

very small(slightly larger than a sparrow) sandpiper identified by its constantly twitching tail. Winter color has none of the spots that give it its common name

Habitat:

near the beach

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Birds of Panama and Costa Rica
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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