Calidris alpina

The Dunlin (*Calidris alpina*) is a species of bird in the family Scolopacidae, belonging to the order Charadriiformes and class Aves. Its scientific name was established by Linnaeus in 1758, and the taxon is currently accepted. The species has a wingspan of 0.36 and inhabits marine, brackish, and freshwater environments.

The Dunlin is found in various regions, including the Nanling Mountains, South America, Africa, and Burkina Faso. It is also endemic to the Little Rann of Kutch, Purbasthali, Bakkhali, and Kaziranga National Park. The IUCN Red List assessed the species as Near Threatened in 2024. Other common names for the bird include Pibydd mawn, Alpenstrandläufer, and Correlimos común.