Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Siberische Strandloper

Siberische Strandloper

Audio:

R. O Donell (www.xeno-canto.org )

The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper breeds in eastern Siberia. With the striped pattern on its chest it differs from other sandpipers.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calidris_acuminata

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049473/maps

Scientific name:

Calidris acuminata

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow,

Blackbird

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Solid and short

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Reddish brown,

Light brown

Breast colour:

White,

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Green

Leg shape:

Stilshort

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square