Pilrito sanderlingo

Nome científico: calidris alba
Família: Scolopacidae
Género: Calidris
Espécie: C. alba

Is a name that most people probably do not know, is currently the best known bird among people who frequent the tranquil beaches of Cape Verde. At just 20cm, it is constantly running, accompanied by the waves sliding back along the sand, looking for aphids.