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Adult in breeding plumage, April 2015, White Rock Lake, Dallas Co.

Adults have brown back with some dark brown markings primarily on the wing coverts and tail. Throat, breast, and belly show dark spots on white.

Bill is orange with dark tip, legs can be yellow (this photo) or neutral/pinkish (photo #2). Birds constantly bob their tail and body.