Greater Sand Plover (Anarhynchus leschenaultii ssp . scythicus) photo

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18-Nov-2025	© Raymond De Smet

With thanks to Killian for correcting me ;-)

Nikon Z 8 ,Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
1/2500s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso320 full exif

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Raymond De Smet		28-Dec-2025 13:20
Thanks Killian for correcting me ;-)

Killian Mullarney		27-Dec-2025 14:20
Hi Raymond! This lovely portrait shows a Greater SandPlover, rather than Tibetan. The noticeably slender ( and long-looking) bill is something I associate with the ssp scythicus ( formerly crassirostris) but this is currently theoretical, rather than established..

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