This plump woodland-dwelling member of the sandpiper family was probing for worms near the boardwalk. Its eyes are located near the top of its head to detect predators. It cannot see its food, but has a soft-skinned bill with taste sensors at the tip to detect food. It can also move the tips of the bill apart to grab worms and pull them out. Most shorebirds can do this. If you find a dead one, you can see how it works by squeezing the jaw at the base. That will make the tip open up. This ability is called "rhinokinesis."
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