Green Sandpiper
NameGreen Sandpiper
Common NameGreen Sandpiper
Scientific NameTringa ochropus
FamilyScolopacidae
Wingspan (cm)60
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown, heavily spotted with fine white dots, particularly on the head, neck, and back. The underparts are pure white, with some streaking on the breast. It has a dark bill and yellowish-green legs. In flight, a striking white rump contrasts with a dark tail.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic call is a loud, clear 'twee-wit-wit' or 'tlu-it-it', often given when flushed or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Europe and Asia, from Scandinavia eastwards to Siberia. Winters in southern Europe, Africa, and southern Asia, including India and Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesDark, spotted upperparts contrasting with white underparts, White rump visible in flight, Dark bill and yellowish-green legs, Distinctive 'twee-wit-wit' call, Often bobs head and tail when foraging
Description
The Green Sandpiper is a medium-sized wader characterized by its dark, spotted upperparts and contrasting white underparts. It typically forages in shallow freshwater habitats, often bobbing its head and tail while searching for invertebrates.
