Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Short-billed Dowitcher
Bécassin roux
Limnodromus griseus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Short-billed Dowitcher
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11" 27.9cm | 19" 48.3cm | 3.9oz 110.6g | Scolopacidae | Limnodromus griseus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Short-billed Dowitcher is a medium size shorebird, which is often seen along the coastlines and the mudflats in North America during the spring and fall migration periods. This bird is similar in size and has plumage colours that match the Long-billed Dowitcher. These shorebirds spend their winter months in the warmer tropical countries. It has been seen as a vagrant in Cuba.