Photo : P. Kennerley
Bristle-thighed
curlew, Numenius tahitiensis, kivi, teu’e.
40-45 cm breeding in Alaska, the Bristle-thighed curlew comes to winter
in Polynesia where it stays preferably on the atolls, from October to
March. Its long and curved bill makes it easy to identify.
Photo : P. Raust
23 cm. The Wandering tattler breeds in the Arctic, and comes to Polynesia during winter. On the volcanic islands he often go far inside of the valleys along the rivers.
Photo : P. Raust
23 cm. Breeds in the Arctic, wintering in Polynesia. He dwells on the beaches, coral reefs, estuaries and generally on any open space with a low vegetation.
Photo : P. Raust
20 cm. Uncommon, the Sanderling preferably strolls along the sand beaches.
Photo : Y Gentilhomme
40 cm. The long-tailed Koel, also called "rain bird", breeds in New Zealand. This migrant winters in the French Polynesia between june and september. Easy to recognize due to its long tail, his strong and long whistle is often heard just before a shower.
