Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Bécasseau roussâtre
Calidris subruficollis
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.25" 21cm | 18" 45.7cm | 2.2oz 62.4g | Scolopacidae | Calidris subruficollis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper is an upland shorebird. It prefers a habitat mostly away from water. This light-coloured sandpiper blends into its surroundings very well, such as dry mudflats and sandy areas with sparse grass. It is one of the more difficult sandpipers to find and to observe. This sandpiper migrates to South America during the winter months. It has been a migrant in Cuba.