The Least Sandpiper is the smallest shorebird in the world, weighing barely more than a tablespoon of butter. It is distinguished from other 'peeps' by its yellow-green legs (other peeps have black legs) and brownish, hunched appearance. It tends to feed higher up on mudflats in drier areas than other peeps.
Best time to see a Least Sandpiper
The best time to see a Least Sandpiper is March–September, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 44,357 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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