White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)

Code 4

WRSA

Code 6

CALFUS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Dark brown to black.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Streaked
Crown Color: Brown with black streaking.
Forehead Color: Brown with black streaking.
Nape Color: Brown with black streaking.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 18-20 cm (7-8 in)
Weight: 34 g (1.2 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: White with brown streaking on breast and sides.
Upperparts: Mottled brown, black and gray.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight with deep rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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