Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)

Code 4

PESA

Code 6

CALMET

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Streaked, Eyering
Crown Color: Brown stripes.
Forehead Color: Pale Brown
Nape Color: Brown stripes.
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 20-23 cm (8-9 in)
Weight: 99 g (3.5 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Buff
Underparts: Brown streaked breast with white belly and sides.
Upperparts: Brown-black feathers with pale brown edges.
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: 38-41 cm (15-16 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Streaked
Upper Tail: Brown and black.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Yellow-green

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