Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
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Mass
~70 g
Habitat
Wetlands and marshes
Diet
Fish and aquatic animals
How to recognize it
The Green Sandpiper looks plain at first glance, with a compact shape and a dark bill. In flight it becomes much more noticeable, with dark wings and a bright white rump that stands out cleanly.
It is active in the dusk, often keeps wagging its tail, and may perch in trees. Its call is a soft, single-note "twin", usually heard while it is feeding.
It favors wet woods, marshes, and even very small pools. It feeds on aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish, breeds in coniferous forests in summer, and spends much of the year far from its nesting area.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Green Sandpiper looks plain at first glance, with a compact shape and a dark bill. In flight it becomes much more noticeable, with dark wings and a bright white rump that stands out cleanly.
It is active in the dusk, often keeps wagging its tail, and may perch in trees. Its call is a soft, single-note "twin", usually heard while it is feeding.
It favors wet woods, marshes, and even very small pools. It feeds on aquatic insects, crustaceans, and small fish, breeds in coniferous forests in summer, and spends much of the year far from its nesting area.
How to recognize it
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Sources
- eBird — Tringa ochropus Sightings map and full description on eBird
- Wikipedia — Green sandpiper Encyclopedia article