Short-billed Dowitcher (species: Limnodromus griseus) in Birds of Costa Rica (Gaia Guide)
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Limnodromus griseus
Short-billed Dowitcher


©Mike Baird: Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) in non-breeding plumage

©Dick Daniels: Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Scolopacidae
Genus Limnodromus
Species Limnodromus griseus
Status least concern

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Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

The body of adults is dark brown on top and reddish underneath. The tail has a black and white barred pattern. The legs are a yellowish color. The winter plumage is largely grey. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 32 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 56 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.