These birds are small waders, similar to dunlins, but differ in having a longer down-curved beak, longer neck and legs and a white rump.
They have a length of 18–23 cm (7.1–9.1 in) and wingspan of 38–41 cm (15–16 in).
The breeding adult has patterned dark grey upperparts and brick-red underparts.
In winter, this bird is pale grey above and white below, and shows an obvious white supercilium.
Juveniles have a grey and brown back, a white belly and a peach-coloured breast.
These birds are small waders, similar to dunlins, but differ in having a longer down-curved beak, longer neck and legs and a white rump. They have a length of 18–23 cm (7.1–9.1 in) and wingspan of 38–41 cm (15–16 in). The breeding adult has patterned dark grey upperparts and brick-red underparts. In winter, this bird is pale grey above and white below, and shows an obvious white supercilium. Juveniles have a grey and brown back, a white belly and a peach-coloured breast.
Curlew sandpiper