Physical 

Least sandpipers have a mottled brown coloration with a white underside, yellow legs, and a long brown beak. Their long legs proportional to the rest of the body are typical of sandpiper species. This species is 5-6 inches (13cm-15cm) long with a 10.6-11 inch (27-28 cm) wingspan.

 

Habitat

This species typically inhabits coastal and inland habitats along bodies of water. Least sandpipers are commonly seen breeding and nesting in the tundra and wetlands of Canada.

 

Feeding 

Least sandpipers feed on insects and aquatic invertebrates such as gastropods and crab eggs. Feeding is typically accomplished by foraging through mud or vegetation.