A large, heavyset shorebird with a very long, thick straight bill. The neck is heavy and the legs are long and thick.
Relative Size
Larger than a Willet, smaller than a Long-billed Curlew.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![crow sized](/guide/images/size/crow-sized.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 16.5-18.5 in (42-47 cm)
- Weight: 17.6-24.7 oz (500-700 g)
- Length: 16.5-18.5 in (42-47 cm)
- Weight: 17.6-24.7 oz (500-700 g)