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Arenaria interpres
Basic stats
Diet
Small invertebrates, crustaceans, carrion
Habitat
Rocky shores, beaches, mudflats
Range
Breeds Arctic, winters worldwide coastlines
Clutch size
4 eggs
Incubation period
About 22–24 days
Size
Small (21–26cm)
Wingspan
~50–57cm
Weight
~85–150g
A stocky, short-legged wader with mottled tortoiseshell upperparts in non-breeding plumage and a stout, slightly upturned bill.
A near-threatened species that winters commonly along Borneo's rocky shores and beaches, flipping stones and debris in search of hidden invertebrates.
