Image by Ryan Murphy
This is the first image taken of this species.This is an immature individual, (note lacking the spots of an adult). It is probably a local breeder. It breeds in fresh water areas throughout North America.
Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum Vertebrata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Scolopacidae
Genus Actitis
Species macularius Linnaeus 1766
Common Name: Spotted Sandpiper
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