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ID please?

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Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 4, 2011 at 6:22 PM
ID please?
Whatzit??
THis combination of elongated body, dark legs, short stout beak and no dark band from eye to beak has me stumped.

SE Florida beach, February.

Thanks!

Sandy
Posted by Bill Chambers on August 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM
A bird. :wink: Sorry, couldn't help it. Actually, I have no idea. :wavey:
Posted by Buck Ward on August 4, 2011 at 7:48 PM
It's a plover, probably a black-bellied plover
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 4, 2011 at 7:52 PM
A BB plover?? again?? The last one I asked about was a plover..you'd think I'd learn.. :rolleyes:

Argh.

Thanks!
Sandy
Posted by Jim DeWitt on August 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM
I think this is a "bright" juvenile, the reddish-backed variety of BBPL. Most non-breeding BBPL are grey-checked on the back. The "bright" juvies are the exception. But the black bill, black legs and white face don't leave room for much else.