Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Sanderling
Scientific Name:
Calidris alba
Length:
20cm
Wingspan (mm):
42cm
Weight:
59g Description
In winter plumage their grey and white plumage distinguishes
them from the same size but longer-billed Dunlins. The distinctive black
shoulder marking is also a good means of identification.
They often feed by the water's edge and have the characteristic
feeding habit of running back and forth with the waves.
Diet
Worms, crustaceans and molluscs