Species details

Red-necked Stint

Calidris ruficollis

Calidris ruficollis
Calidris ruficollis

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This species gets its name from its reddish neck when it is in breeding plumage. In winter, its neck is pale.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
红颈滨鹬


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Kedidi Luris Leher


Tamil name
சிவப்பு கழுத்து உள்ளான்