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DISTINGUISHING MARKS
71/2” (19 cm). The most widespread sandpiper along the shores of small lakes and streams. Teeters up and down as if a bit too delicately balanced. In summer, note the round breast spots. In fall and winter, no spots; olive-brown above, with a white line over the eye. A dusky smudge enclosing a white wedge near the shoulder is a good aid. The flight is distinctive: the wings beat in a shallow arc, giving a stiff, bowed appearance. The underwing is strongly striped.
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| DISTRIBUTION
Alaska, Canada to cental United States, winters southern U.S. to north Argentina.
HABITAT
Pebbly lake shores, ponds, streamsides; in winter, also seashores.
POINT OF INTEREST
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