Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae
About
The long-toed stint is a small wader. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific subminuta is from Latin sub, "near to" and minuta, "small" from its similarity to the little stint, Calidris minuta.
Fun Fact
The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range includes the Chukchi Peninsula, the Koryak Plateau, the Commander Islands, the Kuril Islands, land bordering the Sea of Okhotsk, north Verkhoyansky District and around the Ob River and the Irtysh River.
Diet
Feeds on molluscs, crustaceans, amphibians, insects, other invertebrates and seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance