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72. Bartramian Sandpiper, Field Plover, Upland Plover, 
“Quaily” ( Bartramia longicauda). 
Once one of the most characteristic birds of all our upland 
prairies; but on account of its palatable flesh and tame and 
unsuspicious nature, together with the destruction of its 
natural habitat for purposes of agriculture, it has been re¬ 
duced almost to the verge of extermination where it was 
once most abundant. The “passing” of the Upland Plover 
is much to be deplored, and it is doubtful whether it can 
ever be reinstalled, even with the most rigid protection. 
73. Buef-breasted Sandpiper ( Tryngitcs subruHcollis). 
Occasionally encountered during migration in compact 
flocks of many individuals, frequenting the dry prairies in 
the neighborhood of lakes and watercourses. 
74. Spotted Sandpiper, “Tip up,” “Teeter” ( Actitis macularia). 
A common summer resident, familiar to everyone as it 
feeds along the sandy shores of our lakes and streams. 
75. Long-billed Curlew ( Numenius longirostris). 
The day of this large and conspicuous bird with its long 
curved bill has nearly passed in the settled portions of 
Minnesota. It was once a common summer resident on 
our prairies. 
76. Hudsonian Curlew {Numenius hudsonius ). 
A rare migrant if at all. 
77. Eskimo Curlew {Numenius borealis ). 
Formerly an abundant migrant over the prairie regions 
of the interior, but now like the Passenger Pigeon, ap¬ 
parently a bird of the past. The explanation of its singular 
disappearance is not apparent. 
78. Black-bellied Plover {Squatarola squatarola ). 
Sometimes common on upland prairies during migration. 
79. Golden Plover {Charadrius dominicus). 
A more common species than the last, occurring under 
similar conditions. 
80. Killdeer Plover {Aigialitis z ocifera). 
A common and familiar bird, its loud “ Kill-dec , Kill-dec, 
Kill-dee" well-known to everybody. 
81. Semi-palmated Plover {.Kgialitis seniipalmata). 
Occurs during migration. 
