Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)

Code 4

WESA

Code 6

CALMAU

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Brown to dark brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Streaked, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Red-brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Red-brown, black and buff mottled.
Throat Color: White with rows of red-brown chevrons.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 15-18 cm (6-7 in)
Weight: 23 g (0.8 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: White with rows of red-brown chevrons.
Upperparts: Red-brown, black and buff mottled.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 30-36 cm (12-14 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White with dark central feathers.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Black

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