The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is a small wader. At 17-21 cm (6.7-8.3 in) length and with a 32-36 cm (13-14 in) wingspan, it is similar in size to a common starling, but stouter, with a thicker bill.
The dunlin moves along the coastal mudflat beaches it prefers with a characteristic "sewing machine" feeding action, methodically picking small food items.
Insects form the main part of the dunlin's diet on the nesting grounds, it eats molluscs, worms and crustaceans in coastal areas.
The nest is a shallow scrape on the ground lined with vegetation, into which typically four eggs are laid and incubated by the male and female parents.
Chicks start to fly at approximately three weeks of age. The majority of brood care is provided by the male, as the female deserts the brood and often leaves the breeding area.
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19 фев 2023
