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The Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) is the smallest shorebird, known for its distinctive greenish legs and short dark bill. Breeding primarily in Canada, this agile bird constructs its nest on the ground near water and is remarkable for its young, which are capable of flight within just two weeks of hatching.

The Least Sandpiper is distinguished by its greenish legs and short, dark bill. Its upper parts are a rich brown, accented by a delicate light line above the eyes, while the belly is a contrasting white.

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