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Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

Photo by JanelB
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Field Notes

Description:

found walking next to a Snowy Egret on the beach infront of the Santa Cruz beach Boardwalk in the water

Species ID Suggestions

Long-Billed Curlew

Numenius americanus
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Comments (2)
Liam
Even though the last photo looks vaguely Whimbrel-ish, I'd agree with Long-billed Curlew based on back patterning, lack of prominent facial markings, and extremely long bill.

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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