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White-winged Sandpiper

White-winged Sandpiper

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The White-winged Sandpiper is an extinct species of shorebird that was endemic to Tahiti. It was characterized by its white wing patches, a notable feature for a sandpiper.
Where to spot
Extinct. Formerly endemic to Tahiti in French Polynesia, likely inhabiting coastal areas or wetlands.
How to spot
Extinct. Observation is no longer possible. Known from historical records and a single museum specimen.
When to spot
Extinct. Last observed in 1773.
File:Prosobonia leucoptera.jpg
File:Prosobonia leucoptera.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known only from a single specimen collected in 1773 during Captain Cook's second voyage, making it a poignant example of rapid extinction due to human impact.
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