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which is rather obtuse. Tarsus moderately long, slender ; 

 hind toe small, elevated ; front toes unwebbed. 



295. Tringa maeulata, Vieillot. PECTORAL 



SANDPIPER. 



Hab. Arctic America. In winter reaching S. America. 

 About two dozen examples have been shot in various 

 parts of England, two or three of them in spring, also two 

 in Scotland and one in Ireland. 



296. Tringa aeuminata (Horsf.). SHARP-TAILED 

 SANDPIPER. 



Hab. N.E. Siberia. In winter reaching Australia. 



In 1892 an example was shot on Bieydon Broad, Norfolk, 

 and recorded by Mr. Southwell (Zool. 1892, p. 356) who 

 has since stated (torn. cit. p. 405) that a supposed example 

 of T. maeulata, in Norwich Museum (a reputed Norfolk 

 bird) also belongs to this species. 



297. Tringa fuseieollis, Vieill. BONAPARTE'S 



SANDPIPER. 



Hab. Arctic America. In winter reaching Equator. 

 More than a dozen examples have been obtained in 

 England, and one in Ireland. 



298. Tringa alpina, Linn. DUNLIN. 



Hab. Palaearctic region. 



Adult : feathers above rufous with black centres ; on 

 rump slate-brown with darker centres ; wing dark brown, 

 greater coverts tipped with white, secondaries with white 

 basal spots and narrow white tips ; throat and upper 

 breast buffish-white streaked with black; lower breast black; 

 rest of under parts white, under tail-coverts streaked with 

 black; bill and tarsi black. Length 7*00; wing 4*25. 

 In winter greyish-brown above ; secondaries chiefly white ; 



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