0 recent observations
Brief #
A small plump sandpiper,
Description #
The winter bird is very pale, almost white apart from a dark shoulder patch. This is the source of the specific name, alba, which is the Latin for "white". Later in the summer, the face and throat become brick-red. The juvenile bird is spangled black and white, and shows much more contrast than the adult.
Measurements #
Length: 20 - 21 cm
Wingspan: 36 - 42 cm
Weight: 48 - 75 g
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