First recorded in Peninsular Malaysia in 2006, in Kedah, and has subsequently been observed in Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Perak and Selangor, suggesting recent colonisation from populations to the north. No records from Bornean Malaysia. Smaller than Barred Buttonquail, from which best distinguished by pink legs and paler overall colouration.

Medium-sized, long-bodied shorebird; grey above, with short yellow legs and medium length, straight or slightly decurved bill. In flight, uniform grey above; legs do not project beyond tail. Below, dark grey underwing and whitish belly.

Small, stocky shorebird with dark breastband, short orange legs and unique wedge-shaped bill.

Small, elegant sandpiper with finely tapered, decurved bill (longer than head) and longish black legs.

Small, short-legged, stint-like sandpiper with longish, thick bill which droops at the tip. Bold head pattern in all plumages.