In the winter, from a distance, they can be difficult to tell from Dowitchers. They both occupy the same nich. They feed together in the same habitat. With Stilt Sandpipers and Long-billed Dowitchers both in their winter plumage, they’re almost the same shade of gray. As spring progresses though, the Dowitchers take on a more reddish, colorful, look.
The Silt Sandpipers stand out.
The Silt Sandpipers stand out.