Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The dunlin is a small wader in the genus Calidris. The English name is a dialect form of "dunling", first recorded in 1531–1532. It derives from dun, "dull brown", with the suffix -ling, meaning a person or thing with the given quality.

Fun Fact

The English name is a dialect form of "dunling", first recorded in 1531–1532.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eats molluscs, worms and crustaceans in coastal areas.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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