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Dunlin
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The Dunlin (Calidris alpina) is a familiar shorebird around the world, where its bright reddish back and black belly, and long, drooping bill distinguish it from nearly all other shorebirds. It breeds across the top of both North American and Eurasia, and winters along coasts around the northern hemisphere.
Medium-sized sandpiper. Moderately short neck. Moderately long, drooping bill. Moderately long, blackish legs. Slightly hunched appearance. In breeding plumage has black belly, rufous cap, and rufous back. Nonbreeding plumage is all dull brownish gray, with whitish belly.
* Size: 16-22 cm (6-9 in)
* Wingspan: 36-38 cm (14-15 in)
* Weight: 48-64 g (1.69-2.26 ounces)
Sexes similar, female slightly larger. |
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Ech... Za rzadko zaglądam na TN :) Nie mam pojęcia dlaczego tu punktów nie ma bo powinno być zatrzęsienie. Świetnie skomponowane zdjecie. Cien dodaje uroku. Super!. Pozdrawiam serdecznie i c.