Limosa limosa

Black-tailed Godwit at Jervis Bay National Park

Limosa limosa at Jervis Bay National Park - 23 Mar 2016
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Limosa limosa 14 Jun 2018 CharlesDove
Limosa limosa 14 Jun 2018 CharlesDove

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Limosa limosa - It is a member of the Godwit genus, Limosa. When on the ground it can be difficult to separate from the similar Bar-tailed Godwit, but the Black-tailed Godwit's longer, straighter bill and longer legs are diagnostic. It also is white underwing.

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