Key information
This is a tiny, greyish-brown wading bird with a white belly. The bill is short and used for probing into muddy shorelines. They are listed under Schedule 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act.
What they eat:
Insects and larvae, worms, crustaceans and molluscs.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 13-15cm
- Wingspan:
- 34-37cm
- Weight:
- 24g
Population:
- UK passage:
- 100 birds
- Europe:
- 85,000-420,000 pairs (including Russia)
Identifying features:
Temminck's stint
