Uccelli simili a Piovanello comune

Key differences

Sanderlings are paler overall, lack a hind toe, and have a shorter, straighter, stouter bill. In breeding plumage, they lack the black belly patch of the Dunlin. In non-breeding plumage, Sanderlings are very pale, almost white, with a prominent black carpal patch on the wing.

Key differences

Curlew Sandpipers have a longer, more strongly decurved bill than the Dunlin. In breeding plumage, they are brick-red below, lacking the distinct black belly patch. In non-breeding plumage, they are paler grey above and whiter below, with a more prominent supercilium and a more elegant appearance.

Key differences

Baird's Sandpiper is typically smaller, has a shorter, straighter bill, and a scaly-backed appearance in all plumages. It lacks the black belly patch in breeding plumage and has a buffy wash across the breast.