340 THE COMPLETE WILDFOWLER 
but on the west it is very irregular in its appearance and 
decidedly rare. It inhabits the north-western Palzarctic region ; 
it spends its winters in the tropical regions of the Old World. 
In its habits and food it closely resembles the Dunlin, but 
is easily identified by its much smaller size. | 
In plumage it is practically a miniature Dunlin, but it does 
not boast any black on the breast. Length 5 to 6 in.; bill 
o°7 in.; wing 3°55 in. 
TEMMINCK’S STINT 
Tringa temmincké (Lezsler) 
Although nesting much nearer to our shores than the Little 
Stint, this species is a rare spring and autumn visitor to this 
country. It breeds commonly in Norway as far south as 
Trondhjem, and eastwards across Russia beyond the limit of 
tree growth. In winter it moves eastward as far as India. 
In appearance it is not unlike a very small Common Sand- 
piper, 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 about 5in.; bill o-6in.; wing 
3°8 in. 
AMERICAN STINT 
Tringa subminuta minutilla (Viecllot) 
This species has only occurred in this country on two or 
three occasions. It is considered by some naturalists to be 
merely a local race of Little Stint, and only differs from it in 
its rather smaller size and darker colour. Length about 5 in.; 
wing 3°5 in. 
SANDERLING 
Tringa arenaria (Linneus) 
The Sanderling is a common coasting autumn and spring 
migrant to the British Isles. It breeds in the high north. In 
