February 3.
Credit: Ian White

North American field guide

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Also known as:matakakoni

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Identification

Field notes

20 cm (8") Rare. Eurasian bird. Visits Alaska.

Looks like nonbreeding Spotted Sandpiper (i.e. without the spots) but it has a longer tail.

Song: piping "twee-wee-wee".

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