Spotted Sandpiper
Most widespread breeding
sandpiper in North America
...female defends the territory.
Actitis macularius
(L 7.5" WS 15" Wt 1.4 oz)
Belize City
Fort George Area
06Mar2019
Actitis in Greek means coast
dweller; macularius in Latin
means
spot possessing.
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non-breeding
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