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Swinhoe's Snipe

Swinhoe's Snipe (Image ID 39520)
Photographed byLes George on Sat 23rd Jan, 2016 and uploaded on Mon 9th Mar, 2020 .
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ID39520
CommentAll Gallinago Snipe seen in Australia are remarkably similar in markings and coloration though Latham's is by far the easier to identify. Field guides usually show these species with marked differences that are not distinguishable in the field. I have seen a few of these birds over the years around Carnarvon and it was suggested most likely Pin-tailed by WA museum avian curator. However a short time before this photo was taken I saw a bird preening and though distant, the photos I got were sufficient for this bird (and likely all those seen) to be identified as Swinhoe's from the tail feathers. The identification was made by people far more experienced than I, some from BARC committee.
EquipmentCanon 7D11 Sigma f/2.8 120-300 APO DG HSM + 2x ISO 640, f9, - 1 Ev, 1/320
LocationCarnarvon, Western Australia
Keywordsadult, non-breeding plumage/features
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