Curlew sandpiper

Description

These birds are small waders,only slightly larger than dunlin at 19.5–21 cm (7.7–8.3 in) in length,but differ from dunlin in having a longer down-curved bill,longer neck and legs and a white rump.The breeding adult has patterned dark grey upperparts and brick-red underparts.In winter,this bird is pale grey above and white below,and shows an obvious white supercilium.Juveniles have a grey and brown back,a white belly and a peach-coloured breast.