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The Long-toed Stint and Red-necked Stint can be distinguished by their structure and plumage. The Long-toed Stint has long toes that project beyond the tail in flight, whereas the Red-necked Stint does not. During breeding, the Red-necked Stint displays a distinctive red blush on its chest and face, which the Long-toed Stint lacks.

Look for the long toes of the Long-toed Stint projecting beyond the tail in flight. During breeding, check for the rufous crown and whitish supercilium on the Long-toed Stint, compared to the red blush on the chest and face of the Red-necked Stint.

The Long-toed Stint has a rufous crown and ear-coverts with dark streaks, and a prominent whitish supercilium. In contrast, the Red-necked Stint has a red blush on its chest and face during breeding, with chestnut highlights on its scapulars.