158 BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 
Winter Plumage, Male. Above mostly ashy gray, showing 
much white. 
Length 6.20, wing 3.80, tail 1.60, tarsus 1, bill 1.10. 
This little Sandpiper is a winter resident, and quite abundant. 
It frequents the open beaches, and is generally met with in flocks. 
I procured specimens as late as May 27 at Inagua, and observed it 
upon two occasions afterwards. None were seen after June 5. 
Pica Adds BdssdNira. Vols Ve pliggse: 
TRINGA MINUTILLA. Véeitl. 
LEAST SANDPIPER. 
Winter Plumage, Male.— Above, ashy gray, streaked and mot- 
tled with brown; darkest on the head and back; sides of the head 
and a band over the upper part of the breast, including part of the 
throat, pale ash, faintly mottled with brown; upper part of the throat 
and rest of the under parts, white; primaries and tail, dark brown; 
a very small species. 
Length 5.55, wing 3.40, tail 1.90, tarsus .7o, bill .80 
This little Sandpiper is one of the most abundant winter vis- 
itants. They are very social in disposition, and are generally to be 
found in large flocks frequenting the open beaches. 
Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. V. pl. 337. 
