ID Help Needed: I can't seem to find this bird in any of my guides. I have a feeling it's a juvie of some kind. It's about the size of an Ibis, perhaps a little smaller. Shot in...

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Apr 9, 2022 17:14:18 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I can't seem to find this bird in any of my guides. I have a feeling it's a juvie of some kind. It's about the size of an Ibis, perhaps a little smaller. Shot in southern Louisiana at Lacassine Nat Wildlife Refuge.

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Apr 9, 2022 17:24:15 #

jak86094

It took a bit of research but I finally determined that it is a Limpkin. Nice pictures. Definitely a tropical species.

Apr 9, 2022 17:26:14 #

tramsey Loc: Texas

Looks like a Whimbrel to me

Apr 9, 2022 17:38:52 #

pbcbob Loc: Delray Beach, FL

It is definitely a Limpkin. Not too long ago it was only in Florida, Caribbean islands and South America. Their diet is shellfish. Nice they are expanding their territory.

Apr 9, 2022 17:39:09 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

jak86094 wrote:

It took a bit of research but I finally determined that it is a Limpkin. Nice pictures. Definitely a tropical species.

Thanks. I do believe that's it. We are not in its range but they do stray widely from their normal habitats.

Apr 9, 2022 17:40:04 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

pbcbob wrote:

It is definitely a Limpkin. Not too long ago it was only in Florida, Caribbean islands and South America. Their diet is shellfish. Nice they are expanding their territory.

Thanks, I agree. First one I have seen. I think I am lucky to have captured this image.

Apr 9, 2022 17:40:53 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

tramsey wrote:

Looks like a Whimbrel to me

I think we have settled on Limpking. Thanks for looking.

Apr 9, 2022 17:41:48 #

rbmacc Loc: DeQuincy La

Great pics Brud

Apr 9, 2022 17:49:31 #

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Beautifully captured Limpkin

Apr 9, 2022 17:50:18 #

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

I am no help for the id, but you got that covered already, but: Nice shot Ken!

Apr 9, 2022 19:13:59 #

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

kpmac wrote:

I like the first image most.

Apr 9, 2022 19:24:01 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

rbmacc wrote:

Great pics Brud

Thanks. Didn't realize I had captured a new species.

Apr 9, 2022 19:24:30 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Curmudgeon wrote:

Beautifully captured Limpkin

Thank you, Jack. A new one for me.

Apr 9, 2022 19:25:11 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

weberwest wrote:

I am no help for the id, but you got that covered already, but: Nice shot Ken!

Thanks, Joe. I can always count on UHHers for help.

Apr 9, 2022 19:25:37 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

photophile wrote:

I like the first image most.

Thanks for commenting, Karin.

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