1 recent observation
Brief #
Long pink legs, a long thin black bill and are blackish above and white below, with a white head.
Description #
They have long pink legs, a long thin black bill and are blackish above and white below, with a white head and neck with a varying amount of black. Males have a black back, often with greenish gloss. Females' backs have a brown hue, contrasting with the black remiges. Immature birds are grey instead of black and have a markedly sandy hue on the wings, with light feather fringes appearing as a whitish line in flight.
Measurements #
Length: 33 - 36 cm
Wingspan: 67 - 83 cm
Weight: 150 - 210 g
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