Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

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Brief #

Dark brown on top and mainly white underneath with black legs and a short, straight, thin dark bill.

Synonyms #

  • Correlimos de Baird (Spanish)
  • Pilro de Baird (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Baird's Sandpiper is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Adults have black legs and a short, straight, thin dark bill. They are dark brown on top and mainly white underneath with a black patch on the rump. The head and breast are light brown with dark streaks. In winter plumage, this species is paler brownish gray above. This bird can be difficult to distinguish from other similar tiny shorebirds; these are known collectively as "peeps" or "stints".

Measurements #

Length: 18 - 19 cm
Wingspan: 42 - 45 cm
Weight: 37 - 39 g