Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
The Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) is a uncommon sandpiper found in 41 countries, weighing about 30 g. The long-toed stint is a small wader.
About the Long-toed Stint
The long-toed stint is a small wader. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific subminuta is from Latin sub, "near to" and minuta, "small" from its similarity to the little stint, Calidris minuta.
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How to identify it
The long-toed stint is a very small wader measuring just 13 to 16 cm (5.1 to 6.3 in) in length with a wingspan of 26.5 to 30.5 cm (10.4 to 12.0 in). It weighs about 25 g (0.9 oz). It has a small head and short, straight sharp-tipped beak. The neck is slender, the belly rounded and the long legs are set well back. The toes are long and slender, especially the middle one. The primary feathers extend as far as the tail. The crown is brown and there is a pale streak just above the eye. The upper parts are brown with the centres of the feathers darker brown.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, France, Israel, Djibouti, Ireland, Kenya.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Long-toed Stint?
- The long-toed stint is a very small wader measuring just 13 to 16 cm (5.1 to 6.3 in) in length with a wingspan of 26.5 to 30.5 cm (10.4 to 12.0 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Long-toed Stint?
- The Long-toed Stint is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see a Long-toed Stint?
- The Long-toed Stint occurs in 41 countries, including Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, India and China.
- What birds look similar to a Long-toed Stint?
- The Long-toed Stint is most easily confused with the Great Knot, the Rock Sandpiper and the Buff-breasted Sandpiper.
- Is the Long-toed Stint endangered?
- The Long-toed Stint is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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