Temminck’s Stint
Calidris temminckii
Temminck's Stint is a rare migrant in Britain, typically seen during the spring and autumn migrations, often in wetland areas and coastal margins. It is a small wader that can be spotted in the country, although sightings are generally uncommon and usually involve individual birds or small groups.
Field Identification Guide
Use these features to identify Temminck’s Stint in the field.
The Temminck's Stint can be identified by its distinctive white stripes on its back, brownish-grey plumage, and long, black legs. Its relatively long tail and straight, black bill are also notable features.
The Temminck's Stint is smaller than a Starling, measuring around 13-15 cm in length.
The male Temminck's Stint has a brownish-grey plumage with white stripes on its back, and a white belly, with some variation in colour intensity depending on the season.
The female Temminck's Stint is similar to the male, with no significant differences in plumage.
The Temminck's Stint has a high-pitched, three-syllable call that sounds like "tee-tee-tee" or a sharp, repetitive "tik" sound.
Temminck's Stints are probing feeders, using their long bills to search for small invertebrates in mud and wet soil, and they often fly in a swift, direct manner when migrating or disturbed.
The Temminck's Stint can be confused with the Little Stint, but it can be distinguished by its longer tail, white back stripes, and straighter bill, as well as its more subdued, brownish-grey plumage.
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