Hello,
I am curious how you can tell that this is not a Little Curlew (Numenius minutus).? I have never seen either species, so I don't really have any experience.? I thought, though, that N. borealis had cinnamon wing linings--brighter than the bird in the photos?? Thanks for any help,
Bill Benner
Whately, Franklin Co., MA, USA
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From: Norman D.van Swelm <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 6:48 pm
Subject: [SHOREBIRDS] Damn few and they're not all deid!
Have a look here please:?
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?http://members.lycos.nl/radioactiverobins/snipes-waders/eskimo%20curlew%20numenius%20borealis.htm?
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Cheers, Norman?