Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
White-rumped Sandpiper
Bécasseau à croupion blanc
Calidris fuscicollis
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the White-rumped Sandpiper
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5" 19.1cm | 17" 43.2cm | 1.5 oz 42.5g | Scolopacidae | Calidris fuscicollis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The White-rumped Sandpiper is the only sandpiper seen in North America, that has an all-white rump, which can be easily seen when this bird is in flight. This is a mid-size sandpiper, known for its long primary flight feathers, its long downward curved bill and most times a hint of yellow showing at the base of it. It spends the winter months in the warmer tropical countries and has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.