Last updated: December 11, 2019
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Willet
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Tringa semipalmata
Distribution/Habitat: Common on the coasts of the US and middle Atlantic states. Breed in salt marshes and barrier islands as well as in grasslands and prairies near water.
Average Size: 13-16 in. in length and 27.6 in. wingspan
Average Life Span: 10 years
Diet: Crabs, worms, insects, mollusks, plant material