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Author: cywong Time: 8/04/2011 18:56 Subject: Is this a Little stint?

Is this a Little Stint in winter plumage?

Mai Po, 04/04/2011

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Author: gary Time: 24/04/2011 23:24

Hi Cherry,
I think the tibia of this bird is not long compared to typical Little Stint. Bill is also not tapering at tip.
General posture is difficult to be seen in photo.
So I think it's a Red-necked Stint.
Agree that the bird shows a primary project beyond tail, but I am not sure how useful this point to separate Little/Red-necked Stint especially this bird is not in rest.

Gary

Author: cywong Time: 25/04/2011 22:18

Hi Gary,

Thank you very much for sharing your opinion.

Cherry

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