About Calidris temminckii (Leisler, 1812)
Calidris temminckii (Leisler, 1812) is a very small species of wader. Adults measure 13.5–15 cm (5.3–5.9 in) in length. It is similar in size to the little stint Calidris minuta, but has shorter legs and longer wings. Unlike the little stint, which has dark legs and grey outer tail feathers, this species has yellow legs and white outer tail feathers. It is a rather drab wader, with mostly plain brown upperparts and head, and white underparts except for a darker breast. Breeding adults gain some brighter rufous mantle feathers that break up their generally plain, undistinguished appearance. In winter plumage, the species’ overall appearance looks like a tiny version of the common sandpiper. Its call is a loud trill. Identification reference: Jonsson, Lars; Grant, Peter J. (1984). "Identification of stints and peeps". British Birds. 77 (7): 293–315.
