Spoon-billed Sandpiper

The Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus you-rih-no-RING-kus pig-ME-us; genus name: from Ancient Greek εὐρύνειν "to widen" + ῥύγχος "muzzle"; species name: a dwarf, in reference to its size) is a small wader which breeds in northeastern Russia and winters in Southeast Asia.

Description
A small sandpiper that's about 6" -6¼" (15-16 cm) long. Has a spoon-shaped bill (at tip) which may be difficult to see ;

Similar species
Similar to the Red-necked Stint, but smaller and with all-white underparts ; be careful of other Calidris with mud on their bills.