Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

32 cm (13") Rare. Alaska. Accidental on both coasts.

Long legs, long bill.

In breeding: all black with white spotting on back and wings, deep red legs.

In fall and winter: gray overall with bright red legs.

In flight: long white rump wedge extends up back like a Dowitcher.

Song: loud "chu-weet".

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