Bartramian sandpiper

[ bahr-trey-mee-uhn ]

/ bɑrˈtreɪ mi ən /

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Origin of Bartramian sandpiper

1805–15, Americanism; named after John Bartram; see -ian

Mr. Couch adds that this was the first specimen of the Common Sandpiper he had had since he had been in the Islands.
Birds of Guernsey (1879)|Cecil Smith
The common sandpiper is about upon the shallows where the streams run swiftly, and the elegant water wagtails abound.
Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea.|Anonymous
Their appearance is very similar to the Least Sandpiper, but they are slightly larger and the feet are partially webbed.
Western Bird Guide|Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed, Harry F. Harvey, and Rex I. Brasher
Similar in appearance to the Red-backed Sandpiper, but not so reddish above, and the latter has the black patch on the belly.
The Bird Book|Chester A. Reed

Otherwise very similar to the Least Sandpiper, but with the breast and sides of neck ruddy in summer.
The Bird Book|Chester A. Reed