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BirdPix:   155333
Province:   Northern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3024DC
Observer:   Nuttall R
Date of record:   2021-01-12
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   This bird was photographed from a distance with a 105 mm lens. I have included arrows to depict distinctive features
Last updated:   2022-03-11 14:29:26
Sp. code:   895
Species name:   Calidris melanotos
Common name:   Pectoral Sandpiper -- Geelpootstrandloper
Family:   Scolopacidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Pectoral Sandpiper
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-155333
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 155333 - photo: 1
VM-number: 155333 - photo: 2
VM-number: 155333 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Excellent photo record! Rare visitor, especially to the Karoo area!
Date:   2021-02-10 10:29:23
Species name:   Calidris melanotos -- Pectoral Sandpiper; Geelpootstrandloper
Species code:   895

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