Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus)
![Willet, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus](images/Catoptrophorus_semipalmatus.png)
The Willet is a fairly large sandpiper with a brown back, white underparts, a long and pointed dark bill, and long legs and feet.
![Willet, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus](images/Catoptrophorus_semipalmatus_inflight.png)
Fort Morgan, AL
2006-02-15
The photo shows the willet in flight showing white bars on the flight wings.
Watch the willet running in search for foods.
Other Scolopacidae species:
![](../../photoindex/images/Calidris_alba.jpg)
Sanderling
Calidris alba
![](../../photoindex/images/Calidris_pusilla.jpg)
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
![](../../photoindex/images/Calidris_minutilla.jpg)
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla