Ruff

Calidris pugnax

Dunn Road Swamp, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6379 20221101 - female. CLICK for another pic.

Notes: Rare. In non-breeding plumage appears similar to Sharp-tailed Sandpiper but significantly
larger. Ruff has relatively smaller head, indistinct lores ending in a dark spot before the eye,
brighter yellow legs, no rufous cap. In flight, the broad white sides to the tail feathers converge
as compared to a Sharpie which has a dark centred rump & tail. Female smaller than male.
Rare annual visitor to Aust., mainly to freshwater wetlands.

Range from Morcombe©(modified)