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Brief #
Breeding adult has patterned dark grey upperparts and brick-red underparts. In winter, this bird is pale grey above and white below.
Description #
These birds are small waders, similar to dunlins, but differ in having a longer down-curved beak, longer neck and legs and a white rump. The breeding adult has patterned dark grey upperparts and brick-red underparts. In winter, this bird is pale grey above and white below, and shows an obvious white supercilium. Juveniles have a grey and brown back, a white belly and a peach-coloured breast.
Measurements #
Length: 18 - 23 cm
Wingspan: 38 - 41 cm
Weight: 45 - 90 g
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