Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)

Code 4

CUSA

Code 6

CALFER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark brown
Head Pattern: Capped, Streaked, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Dark brown with red-brown stripes.
Forehead Color: Dark Brown
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Rust-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 19-22 cm (7.5-8.5 in)
Weight: 68 g (2.4 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Rufous or Rust
Underparts: Rust
Upperparts: Black, gray-brown and rust.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked, Mottled
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 37-42 cm (14.5-16.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Brown
Leg Color: Gray to black

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