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Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) Chilca, Lima, Peru. Feb 12, 2023 Geotagged,Hudsonian godwit,Limosa haemastica,Peru,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica)

Chilca, Lima, Peru. Feb 12, 2023

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    Hopefully next time I'll get one in breeding plumage! As with all sandpipers, they look significantly prettier in their summer finery... Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

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The Hudsonian godwit

The Hudsonian godwit is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. The genus name "Limosa" is from Latin and means "muddy", from "limus", "mud". The specific "haemastica" is from Ancient Greek and means "bloody".

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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Uploaded Feb 17, 2023. Captured Feb 12, 2023 10:46 in F69Q+XH Chilca, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/22.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO3200
  • 500mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.