Tonji and Sylvia's Bird List
CURLEW SANDPIPER
Calidris ferruginea
Family Scolopacidae
Bird # 359 - March 2012
L 202mm (8 1/2")
migrant, fairly common
We saw these birds in the same area where we saw the Broad-billed Sandpipers. They look very similar. The Curlew Sandpiper has longer legs and a long decurved bill. The entire bill curves slightly downwards. With the Broad-billed Sandpiper, only the tip of the bill curves downwards. The Curlew Sandpiper is a taller looking bird.
Many thanks to Cebu-based British birder Steve Young for showing us these birds!
Calidris ferruginea
Family Scolopacidae
Bird # 359 - March 2012
L 202mm (8 1/2")
migrant, fairly common
We saw these birds in the same area where we saw the Broad-billed Sandpipers. They look very similar. The Curlew Sandpiper has longer legs and a long decurved bill. The entire bill curves slightly downwards. With the Broad-billed Sandpiper, only the tip of the bill curves downwards. The Curlew Sandpiper is a taller looking bird.
Many thanks to Cebu-based British birder Steve Young for showing us these birds!
CURLEW SANDPIPER
Calidris ferruginea
Baranggay Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Calidris ferruginea
Baranggay Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
CURLEW SANDPIPER
Calidris ferruginea
Baranggay Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Calidris ferruginea
Baranggay Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
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