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Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla

Least Sandpiper Calidris minutilla

Aves > Charadriiformes > Scolopacidae

Names in different Languages

GermanWiesenstrandläufer
EnglishLeast Sandpiper
FrenchBécasseau minuscule
SpanishCorrelimos enano, Menudilla, Becacina, Tinguís, Patudo, C​hichicuilote

Description

The smallest shorebird, breeding in Canada, building the nest on the ground near water. This bird eats mostly insects, crustaceans and snails. Offsprings feed themselves and are able to fly within 2 weeks.

How to Identify

This species has greenish legs and a short dark bill. Upper parts are brown with a fine light line above the eyes and the belly is white.

Where When to Spot

I observed this species along the shore in Tadoussac and Newfoundland.

Photos

Observations

2018-05-22Tadoussac
2013-08-18Tadoussac