This chick belongs to one of the world’s rarest shorebirds.
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper chick hatches on the Arctic tundra, where it must quickly learn to forage for tiny insects and other invertebrates. Even at a young age, its distinctive spoon-shaped bill begins to develop—a remarkable feature that will later help it feed in coastal mudflats during migration.
A tiny survivor born into an incredible journey, carrying the future of a critically endangered species on its tiny wings.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper Chick 👇
