White-winged Sandpiper Colouring Page

White-winged Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera). Country of origin: Tahiti in French Polynesia, part of France. Extinction: Its last confirmed specimens date to 1773; a precise final extinction year is unknown. Cause: Predation by introduced mammals, particularly rats, is considered a likely cause. Special characteristics: White-winged Sandpiper is another name for the Tahiti Sandpiper. This compact shorebird had a short straight bill and a distinctive white wing patch. How to Colour: Use brown and rusty-buff plumage, leaving the shoulder patch white and the eyebrow pale. Apply short strokes near the head and smooth layers across the body, preserving the contrasting wing patch.

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