Hi Everyone,
Would anyone know what these pair of birds are (on the bottom of the photo)? I would be very appreciated if I could ID them.
Thanks,
Curtis
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I beleive that it may be a Pacific Golden Plover - the short bill is the main indicator
Peter
I agree, the 2 birds in front(bottom of photo) are Pacific Golden Plovers, plus another one in front(to left) of the Masked Lapwing, then a Whimbrel behind that & Grey-tailed Tattler in front(left) of the Whimbrel.
Cheers, Steve
Thanks Steve and Peter,
They're definetly not Wood Sandpipers are they? (Thats what I first thought).
If not, then I will go with you and say Pacific Golden Plovers.
Thank you,
Curtis
Curtis
No, definitely not a Wood Sandpiper which have a much longer thinner bill. Bill length roughly equal to their head width.
Generally Sandpipers have a more long horizontal appearance like the Tattler in the background, whereas Plovers have this more upright appearance.
Cheers, Steve
Thanks for your expertise, Steve!
Curtis
Keep that information coming, Steve. Most informative.