Birds of Ireland: Dunlin
A dunlin is about the size of a starling and both sexes are similar — they have a relatively long, thin, slightly downcurved dark beak and relatively long dark legs.
Dunlin are around 16-22cm long with a wingspan of 35-40cm.
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