Wandering Tattler

28 cm (11") Uncommon. Pacific coast. Nests along mountain streams above treeline in northwest North America. Winters along rocky seashores and reefs.

Uniformly dark gray above. Dull yellow legs.

Breeding: underparts heavily barred.

Fall, winter: breasts and sides washed in gray.

Teeters and bobs like a Spotted Sandpiper.

Song: rapid clear notes.

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