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Calidris alba
Basic stats
Diet
Small invertebrates, crustaceans
Habitat
Sandy beaches
Range
Breeds high Arctic, winters worldwide coastlines
Clutch size
4 eggs
Incubation period
About 24–31 days
Size
Small (18–20cm)
Wingspan
~35–39cm
Weight
~40–100g
A pale, plump sandpiper with a stout black bill and legs, non-breeding birds notably whiter than most other small waders.
Found on Borneo's open sandy beaches during the northern winter, characteristically chasing the receding surf edge to snatch invertebrates uncovered by waves.
