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Red-necked Stint

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The Red-necked Stint is a small, energetic wader known for its vibrant reddish breeding plumage. These tiny shorebirds undertake epic migrations between their Arctic breeding grounds and their non-breeding coastal habitats.

Where to spot

During the breeding season, they are found on the Arctic tundras of Siberia and Alaska. In the non-breeding season, they spread across coasts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

How to spot

Look for their small size and rapid feeding behavior, often running quickly between short probes into the mud. In breeding plumage, the rufous face and breast are distinctive; in non-breeding, look for grayish upperparts and pale underparts, often with a hint of rufous wash on the head.

When to spot

Best observed during migration periods (spring and autumn) along coastal mudflats and beaches. They can be found in their non-breeding grounds from autumn through spring.

Where to spot

During the breeding season, they are found on the Arctic tundras of Siberia and Alaska. In the non-breeding season, they spread across coasts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

How to spot

When to spot

Best observed during migration periods (spring and autumn) along coastal mudflats and beaches. They can be found in their non-breeding grounds from autumn through spring.

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Despite its small size, the Red-necked Stint performs one of the longest migratory journeys of any shorebird, traveling thousands of kilometers across hemispheres.

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