Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Scolopacidae

Size:

12-14 cm

Weight:

17-44 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Tringa minuta (Leisler, 1812)

Short Description:

The Little Stint (Calidris minuta) is a small migratory shorebird found in Pakistan. It is commonly seen during the winter months along the coastal areas and inland wetlands of the country, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Little Stints breed in the Arctic tundra of northern Europe and Asia and migrate southwards during winter. In Pakistan, they are primarily found along the coastal regions of the Arabian Sea and the Indus River delta, as well as in inland wetlands such as lakes, marshes, and mudflats.

Little Stints are highly active birds, often seen foraging in shallow water or wet mud for insects, crustaceans, and small mollusks. They have a distinctive feeding behavior, rapidly pecking at the surface or probing into the substrate with their long, thin bills. These birds are known for their agility and can often be observed running quickly along the shoreline in search of food. During the breeding season, their plumage displays a striking mix of browns, grays, and whites, providing effective camouflage in their Arctic breeding grounds. However, in winter, their plumage becomes more subdued, featuring pale grayish-brown tones, helping them blend into their coastal and wetland habitats.