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Calidris alpina

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Calidris alpina by pelletory
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Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Calidris
Species
alpina
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This bird 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.
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