White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis), "Lake Cochise," Willcox, Cochise County

This White-rumped Sandpiper was discovered by Keith Kamper on 15 May 2013 and photographed by Gary Graves on 16 May 2013.

White-rumped Sandpiper is a casual late Spring migrant to the state.  There are about a dozen previously accepted records.  The vast majority of the records have come from Willcox.

Large peep with shortish bill and long primary projection indicates either Baird's or White-rumped.  Baird's is eliminated by the rufous fringe to scapulars, streaked flanks, strong eyeline and completely white rump.   

16 May 2013, photo by Gary Graves

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