Temminck's Stint
Calidris temminckii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-temminckii"></birdfyi-bird>The Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.3 cm and a weight of 25.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Temminck's Stint: 13–15 cm, small grey-brown stint with white outer tail feathers and short yellowish legs, resembling a miniature Common Sandpiper. Breeds on Arctic and subarctic wetlands from Norway to Siberia; winters on freshwater muddy margins in Africa and South Asia. Each parent incubates a separate clutch. Invertebrate feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 25.616666666666664 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 15-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris temminckii |
Distribution
Temminck's Stint has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Other species in the Scolopacidae family