Species details

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Calidris ferruginea
Calidris ferruginea

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The Curlew Sandpiper has a relatively long, decurved bill and rusty-red underparts during the breeding season, which become pale in winter.


Abundance
Common


Chinese Name
弯嘴滨鹬


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Burung Kedidi Pasir Kendi


Tamil name
கர்லுய் உள்ளான்