> Paul’s images are up here: http://birdo.wildiaries.com/species/19581 > > SIPO cannot be reliably identified on rump pattern alone.SIPO cannot be reliably identified based on wing bar extent. > The only way to reliably identify SIPO is on a range of characteristics, combined with structure and build. The species is: > Significantly smaller than Pied Oystercatcher.Is relatively dumpy-looking, on account of it having relatively short legs and long bill.
Thanks Paul, caught up with the SIPO this morning 11/05 at 7.00am on a falling tide as I left for my return to the Alice and Darwin, with some birding through NSW / Vic on the way.
Rob Burgoyne
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