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Sharp-tailed SandpiperAlternative name: "Sharp-tailed Stint", "Siberian Sandpiper" Size: 17-22 cm Weight: 60 g (average) |
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Taxonomy, classification |
See Sharp-tailed
Sandpiper
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Range, habitat, finding this species |
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Sightings |
A flock of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers was first seen by us in ephemeral wetlands 20 km south of Walgett, NSW, in April 2009. There were about 20-30 birds, which stuck together as a flock while feeding. Also when disturbed, they regrouped to stay in close proximity of each other.
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Photos |
Adult (right) and juvenile (left) Sharp-tailed Sandpipers
seen at Goran Lake
[Goran Lake, NSW, October 2012]
Sharp-tailed Sandpipers in a small flock, together with
Red-capped Plovers and
Red-necked Stints
[Goran Lake, NSW, October 2012]
Part of a flock of 120 Sharp-tailed Sandpipers on the bank of
an ephemeral lake
[Goran Lake, NSW, April 2013]
Two out of a small flock of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers on the edge of an ephemeral wetland (photo courtesy of C. Hayne)
Lateral view of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers in flight
[Goran Lake, NSW, October 2012]
Sharp-tailed Sandpipers in flight in a small flock, together with
Red-capped Plovers and
Red-necked Stints
[Goran Lake, NSW, October 2012]
Frontal view of a small group of Marsh Sandpipers (photo courtesy of C. Hayne)
[Near Moree, NSW, October 2012]
Flock of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers feeding in an
ephemeral wetland
[Near Walgett, NSW, April 2009]
Flock of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers feeding in an
ephemeral wetland
[Near Walgett, NSW, April 2009]
In this photo one has a good lateral view of the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
on the left
[Near Walgett, NSW, April 2009]
