White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_9098 20241221
Notes: Smaller than Sharp-
tailed Sandpiper but larger than Red-necked Stint.
White rump, upper-
tail coverts form bold U-shaped band above dark tail, obvious in flight.
Long wings project beyond
tip of tail. Short black legs, slightly drooped black bill. In
breeding plumage has rufous tinged cap,
ear-coverts; underparts white w. distinct black
streaking on breast & onto flanks. Non-breeding
mainly grey above, white below. Breeds
on wet tundra of N America, migrates to S America.
Range from Morcombe & Stewart©
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8746 20241221 - part of a repositioning. CLICK for next.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8748 20241221 - part of a repositioning. CLICK for next.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8909 20241221 - CLICK for another view.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8790 20241220 - w. Red-necked Stint. CLICK for similarthe next day.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8826 20241220 - CLICK for another view.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8638 20241220 - in the grasses with Sharp-tailed Sandpipers.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8783 20241220 - feeding w. smaller Red-necked Stints,Sharp-tailed Sandpiper in background.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_8858 20241221 - feeding w. Sharp-tailed Sandpipers.
Crake Pond, T-Section Lagoons, WTP, Werribee, S Vic IMG_9115 20241221 - feeding