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A Field Guide to Eastern Birds. by Roger Tory Peterson.

Return to Eastern Shorebirds

Oyster Catchers

(Haematopodidae)

Stilts and Avocets

(Recurvirostridae)

Small birds with short legs

Sandpipers

Larger birds with longer legs and usually long bills; primarily waders

Godwits, Curlews, Yellowlegs, Dowitchers