Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

The Curlew Sandpiper is a small wader that breeds in the Arctic regions and migrates to Africa, South Asia, and Australasia during the non-breeding season. It has a distinctive long, down-curved bill and a reddish-brown plumage during breeding season, which turns grayish-white during winter. This species forages in shallow water and mudflats for insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. The Curlew Sandpiper is known for its long-distance migration and is often observed in large flocks during migration. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting its breeding grounds in the Arctic and preserving key stopover sites along its migration routes.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and shallow wetlands