Sandpiper [Actitis]

Description

Actitis encompasses a small number of sandpiper species, including the common sandpiper and the spotted sandpiper. These birds are recognizable by their constant bobbing motion when standing, and their habitat includes a variety of freshwater and marine shorelines around the world. They are adept at foraging for small invertebrates along the water's edge.

Species

Common Sandpiper [Actitis hypoleucos]

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Spotted Sandpiper [Actitis macularius]

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Green Sandpiper [Tringa ochropus]

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Wood Sandpiper [Tringa glareola]

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Taxonomy