Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

The Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus) is a small wader known for its distinctive long, slightly decurved bill and striking plumage. During the breeding season, it displays a rich chestnut and black speckled upperparts, contrasting with a white belly. In winter, its plumage becomes more subdued. This species breeds in the Arctic tundra and migrates to coastal mudflats and wetlands in Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It forages for invertebrates in shallow water and mud, often in mixed flocks with other shorebirds. The Broad-billed Sandpiper is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, but faces threats from habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and wetlands