Little Stint

Calidris minuta

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Brief #

Breeding adult has an orange wash to the breast, a white throat and a strong white V on its back.

Synonyms #

  • Correlimos menudo (Spanish)
  • Pilro pequeno (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Little Stint is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The breeding adult has an orange wash to the breast, a white throat and a strong white V on its back. In winter plumage identification is difficult. Juveniles have pale crown stripes and a pinkish breast. Its small size, fine dark bill, dark legs and quicker movements distinguish this species from all waders except the other dark-legged stints. It can be distinguished from these in all plumages by its combination of a fine bill tip, unwebbed toes and long primary projection. The call is a sharp "stit".

Measurements #

Length: 12 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 34 - 37 cm
Weight: 20 - 40 g

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