Dunlin
Calidris alpina
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Traverse City, Michigan
Walkerton, Virginia
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Traverse City, MI (Zone 5a) |
January 2011 |
Neutral
Also known as the red-backed sandpiper for it's roufus breeding ploumage. A migratory bird in Michigan I have only seen them in their drab greys. Fourtunately the large dark belly spot gives their ID away.
