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Common Sandpiper
| Scientific
name:
|
Actitis
hypoleucos |
| Habitat
: |
Mountain
streams, ricefields to coast on exposed coral flats. |
|
Birdwatch note : |
Uniform
upper parts with broad white wing bar and dark patches on
sides of breast. Common
throughout most of the year. Unique bouncing or bobbing of
tail while foraging and stuttering wing beats in flight. |
| Photo
credit : |
Romy Ocon,
www.pbase.com/liquidstone |
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