Grey-tailed Tattler
NameGrey-tailed Tattler
Common NameGrey-tailed Tattler
Scientific NameTringa brevipes
FamilyScolopacidae
Wingspan (cm)58
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsNon-breeding plumage features plain grey upperparts, head, and breast, contrasting with clean white underparts. The bill is dark with a paler base, and the legs are bright yellow. Breeding plumage shows fine dark barring on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallA clear, whistling 'tu-weet' or a series of 'twee-twee-twee' notes, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern Siberia and migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, primarily along coastal areas.
Identifying Featuresplain grey upperparts, white underparts, bright yellow legs, relatively short, stout dark bill with paler base, lack of white wing bar in flight
Description
A medium-sized shorebird characterized by its plain grey upperparts, white underparts, and striking bright yellow legs. It is typically seen foraging actively along rocky shores, mudflats, and estuaries, often bobbing its head while searching for invertebrates.
