Various migratory shorebirds winter on Midway Atoll NWR. Numerous vagrant species have been observed as well. Common migratory shorebirds include:
- Ruddy Turnstone – ‘Akekeke (Arenaria interpres)
- Wandering Tattler – ‘Ulili (Tringa incana)
- Pacific Golden Plover – Kolea (Pluvialis dominica fulva)
- Bristle-thighed Curlew – Kioea (Numenius tahitiensis)
- Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus)
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