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F.A.P.
1962
Calidris alpina
Barrow, Alaska
© Sept 1 ♂ jnr. light fat.
61.5
Molt advanced, center virtually white,
with only scattered general (spotted) feathers.
Numerous A-D's as well as E's present. Forward,
A-C's reaching through cervical region to lower
throat. Dorsally, grey prevailing. A-C's
reach to lower neck. Some fully grown
winter feathers + A-D's on scapular tract.
② " ♂ jnr. very light fat.
55.3
Molt stage early. A-C's scattered on
abdominal and chest regions; upper
chest + forward inactive; A-C's on back
+ scapular, grey evident superficially
only in scapulars. No activity on
upper back + forwards.
③ " ♀ ad. light fat
70.5
Molt active, breeding plumage showing
only scatteredly on both center + dorsum.
A-E's present not only on body, but on
neck & head as well. Wing molt complete
and secondaries except for inner under C-S-C's,
which are C-D's. Tail molt complete.
④ " ♀ ad. very light fat.
67.1
Similar to ③, but less advanced, old feathers
present on head, especially on neck, scatteredly
in back + venter. A-E's over entire body, head
+ necks, new plumage prevailing. Upper tail