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Brief #
During the breeding season, the bill has a yellowish or orange-pink base and dark tip; the base is pink in winter.
Description #
During the breeding season, the bill has a yellowish or orange-pink base and dark tip; the base is pink in winter. The legs are dark grey, brown or black. The sexes are similar, but in breeding plumage, they can be separated by the male's brighter, more extensive orange breast, neck and head. In winter, adult black-tailed godwits have a uniform brown-grey breast and upperparts (in contrast to the bar-tailed godwit's streaked back). Juveniles have a pale orange wash to the neck and breast.
Measurements #
Length: 40 - 44 cm
Wingspan: 70 - 82 cm
Weight: 280 - 340 g
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