The Pectoral Sandpiper is a medium-sized sandpiper recognized by the sharp demarcation between its heavily streaked breast and clean white belly — like a bib. Males inflate a throat sac and produce a hollow booming sound during courtship. It is a common migrant through the interior and is one of the long-distance champions, migrating from the arctic to South America.
Best time to see a Pectoral Sandpiper
The best time to see a Pectoral Sandpiper is March–August, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,614 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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