Distribution in Guatemala.-~On the Pacific Coast, aleo recorded at lake Atitldén and Duehas. 
--~Cerritos, March 27, 1946; near Tiquisate, April 11, 1946; Lake Atescate 
April 20, 1946, and Aprtl 19-20, 1947. ' atempa, 
In literature it hae been recorded from: Duefias, Chiapam Atitl&n (Salvin 
and Godman); Champerico and Océs (Griscon). Pa, ( 
o--This sandpiper frequents md flats and the margins of lagoone and 
other waters. It is too few in numbers to be shot as a game bird. 
64. Iringa solitarie solitaria Wilson. 
Solitary Sandpiper. 
None known. 
Status.--The solitary sandpiper is believed to be a regular but relatively scarce nigrant 
and winter visitant. The western subspecies cinnamomea Brewster undoubtedly occurs also, 
as it migrates southward as far as Argentina, and has been recorded in El Salvador. 
Description.--In winter plumage similar te the following species except grayer above, 
slightly grayer below; wing entirely dark; tail barred black and white. Nods more 
than teeters; has deeper wingstroke, flight strong and graceful; distinctive white ring 
around eye. 
Yoice.--A whistled, peet-weet similar to that of the following species. 
Measurement s.—- 
Adult male (11) Adult female (9) 
Wing, 126.5 Wing, 127.8 
Tail, 53.7 Tail, 55.4 
Tarsus, 29.9 Tarsus, 29.4 
Culmen, 28.8 Culmen, 29.3 
General Distribution.--Known to breed in central. Alberta and probably does so locally sast 
to Newfoundland, Winters from southern Texas and the West Indies to Ecuador, possibly 
Bistrabuiion in Gsetenala.-—A¢ interior watere from the Pacific coastal plain to the interior 
highlands, the Petén, and the lower Rio Motagua. 
Records.-~Masagua, March 19-20, 1947; San José, February 28, 1946 and April 3 and 4, 1947; 
Tiquisate, near the mouth of the Rfo Madre Vieja, April 11, 1946; near Panajachel, March 5, 
1942, 
In literature this species has been recorded from: San Gerénimo, Duefas 
(Salvin and Godman); Finca Sepacuité, Chimox4n in September and early October, Finca 
Chamk in early May, Panajachel, August 11 (Griscom); Uaxactfin and la Libertad (Van Tyne). 
bi a. ting.--This little sandpiper is too small and scarce to be considered a 
game bird. 
65. Actitis macularia (Linnaeus ) 
Spotted Sandpiper 
Other Names.—-- 
None known. 
i 
Steatus.~-The spotted sandpiper is a common migrant and visitant, chiefly in the autumn, winter, 
and spring months. 
Description.--Small sandpiper; in winter plumage, upperparte dark brown; underparts white 
with light grayieh across upper breast; wing with white stripe; tail dark, bordered with 
white. Habit of teetering constantly and the short, stiff wingstroke are diagnostic 
characteristics. 
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