Order: Charadriiformes - Family: Scolopacidae Status: Boreal Migrant. Habitat: Ponds

Nests in the south of Canada and Alaska. Migrates southwards reaching Ushuaia. Seen in basic or non-breeding plumage.

All records since January 2014

Sounds
© Diego Caiafa

Adult

14-12-05 © Roberto Ares Forehead, eyebrow and rump white. Long bill, one point five the length of its head. Slightly recurved. In non-breeding season the bill base becomes lighter looking like a two-toned bill. 14-12-05 © Roberto Ares Heavily streaked breast. Yellow legs. With folded wings, these are as long or slightly longer than tail. 28-6-06 © Roberto Ares 14-12-05 © Roberto Ares 14-12-05 © Roberto Ares

Dieta
28-6-06 © Roberto Ares 28-6-06 © Roberto Ares Forages in shallow water by sight or feel. Feeds on invertebrates and small fish

More photographic records since January 2013