Stints in flight

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Some Stints (Calidris subminuta) seen in flight seen at the Malim Nawar wetlands. 2 different types of Stints in the image.

Possibilities: Little, Red-necked, Temminck’s, Long-toed Stints

  1. Not Temminck’s from plumage
  2. Darker birds with narrower white wing stripes are Long-toed Stints
  3. Birds with paler neck/breast possibly Little or Red-necked Stints.

Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Location: Malim Nawar Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Extensive ex-tin mining area with pond/lakes, wetlands, fish farming
Date: 10th October 2019
Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR, handheld

 

 

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