Siperiankurmitsa Pacific Golden Plover in winter or transient plumage

Kuvaus: Note the variation of intensity of grey axillaries..so depending on amount of light. Also note typical shape: sharp wings and tail.

Avainsanoja: Mai Po Hong Kong April 2011

Pitkäjalka Himantopus himantopus Black-winged Stilt

Arvostele ( 0 )

Kuvaus: According to Viney et al (in book: The Birds of HK and S China) is common passage migrant and uncommon Winter visitor in Hong Kong.

Avainsanoja: China Hong Kong Mai Po April 2011

Lusikkasirri Spoon-billed Sandpiper Eurynorhynchus pygmeus

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Kuvaus: We saw at least two individuals during one week. This was one of the highlights of our trip! Population is decreased strongly and estimation is about 100 pairs in the world!

Avainsanoja: Mai Po Hong Kong China April 2011

Mongoliantylli Charadrius mongolus Lesser Sand Plover mongolus-group

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Kuvaus: According to Viney et al (The Birds of HK and S China) about 500 individuals per day of this species is usual in Hong Kong area in April.

Avainsanoja: Mai Po, Hong Kong, China, April 2011