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Presidio of San Francisco
Short-billed Dowitcher
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| © Alan Hopkins 2001 |
| A Short-billed Dowitcher stands at the edge of Crissy Marsh. |
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Natural History: The Short-billed Dowitcher mostly forages for invertebrates but may also eat some seeds of aquatic plants. It breeds in the the arctic.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this species can be found in areas of tidal sand and rock, saltwater bays and freshwater lakes.
Frequency: This species is moderately common during the spring, winter, and fall seasons.
Identifying Characteristics: This medium-size, mottled, brown sandpiper has a moderately long, straight beak and a prominently striped crown and eye line.
Presidio Birds main page
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Did You Know?
In 1872, there was a proposal in Congress for the Presidio to become a San Francisco city park. The Army reported that 800 acres were required for national defense, provided barracks be relocated. Despite Congressman Cole's attempts, however, the Presidio reservation remained intact.
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Last Updated: November 17, 2007 at 13:06 EST |
