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White-rumped Sandpiper - Calidris fuscicollis

Photo: Isaac Sanchez; 2012 May 19; USA, Texas; Austin, Hprnsby Bend; Adult; Breeding;
Song: Distinctive high-pitched mouse-like squeaking "tzeek" or "tseet" flight call. When alarmed gives high-pitched rattle "t-k-k-k-k-k-k" like two pebbles being scraped together. Fight song "poing-zee" is a very high pitched and insect-like rattle.
Sound: Monty Brigham (Bird Sounds of Canada); Adult; Call;

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