Short-Billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

The Short-Billed Dowitcher and the Long-Billed Dowitcher are very difficult to distinguish in the field. Both are known for their “sewing machine” action while feeding. It is the ‘flight call’ that is used to determine which dowitcher you’ve seen, but the Short-Billed favors beaches and mud flats, whereas the Long-Billed favors grassy fresh water areas. When not breeding in central Canada or southern Alaska these birds migrate to and from as far south as coastal California, Mexico, Central and South America.

Pin It — **Short-billed Dowitcher**
*(Limnodromus griseus)*

**Description:**
(Limnodromus griseus) group foraging at Chula Vista Bayfront Park, Chula Vista, California. San Diego County USA 2012-04-24.
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**Date Taken:** 2012:04:24 8:19

**Location:**

J-Street
Chula Vista, California
United States
0.00 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D3X, 800 mm, f/5.6, 1/640

**File Name:** D3X0821-ShortBilledDowitcher

© 2012 - Jack Daynes - shadeTree Imaging

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