Wandering Tattler
NameWandering Tattler
Common NameWandering Tattler
Scientific NameTringa incana
FamilyScolopacidae
Wingspan (cm)57.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsNon-breeding plumage is uniform gray on the upperparts and head, with a white belly and faint gray barring on the flanks. Breeding plumage features heavy dark gray barring on the breast and belly, extending up the flanks. It has a dark, relatively long bill and bright yellow legs.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, clear, whistled 'pee-dee-dee-dee' or 'tew-tew-tew' call, often given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, tundra
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the tundra of Alaska and northwestern Canada. Winters along the Pacific coast from California south to South America, and across the Pacific islands to Australia and New Zealand.
Identifying Featuresuniform gray plumage, bright yellow legs, long dark bill, distinctive head-bobbing behavior, barred underparts (breeding plumage), rocky coastal habitat
Description
This medium-sized shorebird is characterized by its uniform gray upperparts and bright yellow legs. It is known for its distinctive bobbing behavior as it actively forages along rocky coastlines, probing for marine invertebrates.
