Black-tailed Godwit

42 cm (17") Rare. European visitor on Aleutians, ne. Atlantic coast. Mudflats, marshes.

Long two-toned bill is straight or slightly upcurved. Black tail. In breeding, heavily barred sides. In all seasons it has white wing linings and a broad white wing stripe.

Song: long "wicka" given three times.

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