The American Stint 



THE AMERICAN STINT 



Tringa minutilla, Vieillot 



This species has occurred in this country on two or 

 three occasions. It is practically the counterpart of our 

 species and can only be distinguished by its rather smaller 

 size and darker colour. Length 5 '2 5 in. ; wing 3*5 in. 



TEMMINCK'S STINT 



Tringa temmincki, Leisler 



Although nesting much nearer to our shores than the 

 Little Stint, this species is a very rare and irregular 

 visitor to this country. It breeds commonly in Norway as 

 far south as Trondhjem and eastwards across Eussia beyond 

 the limit of tree growth. In winter it migrates eastwards 

 as far as India. 



In appearance it is not unlike a very small Common 

 Sandpiper, whereas the Little Stint resembles a small Dunlin. 

 It may, however, be further recognised by the shaft of the 

 outer primary being nearly white, and the two outer tail 

 feathers being quite white. Length 5*75 in.; bill 0*6 in.; 

 wing 3-8 in. 



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