Species: Calidris alba
English Name: Sanderling
Chinese Name: 三趾濱鷸
Family: Scolopacidae
Description:
The Sanderling is a small wader with 20-21 cm in length. He has a short, stout, black bill and black legs and feet. The plumage is grey above and white below. The summer plumage has orange tones on the face, breast and wings. It occurs in Macao a a passage migrant.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.