Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

The Long-toed Stint is a small shorebird that breeds in the tundra and wetlands of northeastern Siberia and migrates to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for the winter. It has a distinctive long middle toe, which is used to probe for food in mud and shallow water. This species is known for its remarkable long-distance migration, with some individuals traveling up to 20,000 kilometers each way. The Long-toed Stint is often observed in large flocks on coastal mudflats, where it forages for invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. During the breeding season, it displays a chestnut and black speckled plumage, while in winter, it adopts a more subdued gray-brown appearance.

Habitat: Coastal mudflats and wetlands