Birds of the World

Scolopacidae : Sandpipers

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

adult female - Delaware, USA - August 2002

Pectoral Sandpipers are medium-sized sandpipers which can be easily identified in all plumages by the sharp demarcation between the heavily streaked breast and its pure white belly.

adult female - Delaware, USA - August 2002

adult female - Delaware, USA - August 2002