The Siberian Pectoral Sandpiper 



THE SIBERIAN PECTORAL 

 SANDPIPER 



Tringa acuminata (Horsfield) 



The Siberian Pectoral Sandpiper is very closely allied to 

 the above. It breeds in Eastern Siberia and is found 

 in winter down the x^siatic coast. Two examples have 

 occurred in England. 



It differs from the American form in its smaller size 

 and more rufous coloration, while the markings on the^ 

 breast are arrow-shaped. Length 7*4 in.; wing 5-25 in. 



BONAPARTE'S SANDPIPER 



Tringa fuscicollis, Vieillot 



This is an American species, breeding in Arctic regions 

 and migrating in winter along the whole of the Atlantic 

 sea-board of America. About a dozen examples have been 

 procured in England and one in Ireland. 



In appearance it is like a small Dunlin, but may bd 

 recognised by its smaller size, shorter bill, and white 

 upper tail coverts. Length 7*25 in.; bill 0*9 in.; wing 

 4-75 in. 



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