The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
Large, long-legged shorebird with a very long, thin curved bill. It has a heavy football-shaped body, a long neck, and a small round head.
Relative Size
Larger than a Whimbrel, smaller than a Great Egret.
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- Both Sexes
- Length: 19.7-25.6 in (50-65 cm)
- Weight: 17.3-33.5 oz (490-950 g)
- Wingspan: 24.4-35.0 in (62-89 cm)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat