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Temminck's Stint

Waders & Shorebirds

Calidris temminckii

Basic stats

Diet

Small invertebrates, insects

Habitat

Freshwater marshes, paddies, muddy edges

Range

Breeds northern Eurasia, winters to Africa and Asia

Clutch size

4 eggs

Incubation period

About 21–22 days

Size

Very small (13–15cm)

Wingspan

~34–37cm

Weight

~17–35g

A small, plain grey-brown stint with short yellowish-green legs and a horizontal crouching posture distinct from other small stints.

An uncommon winter visitor to Borneo's freshwater wetlands and paddy edges, typically found singly or in small loose groups rather than large flocks.

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