A large, thickset shorebird with a long, stout bill, a large head, robust neck, and long, thick legs.
Relative Size
Larger than a Willet, smaller than a Herring Gull.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![crow sized](/guide/images/size/crow-sized.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 15.8-17.3 in (40-44 cm)
- Weight: 14.1-24.7 oz (400-700 g)
- Length: 15.8-17.3 in (40-44 cm)
- Weight: 14.1-24.7 oz (400-700 g)