Small shorebird species native to North and South America, characterized by distinctive spotted plumage and unique teetering walking motion.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Diverse wetland environments including lake shores, river edges, coastal zones, marshes, and riparian ecosystems across temperate and boreal regions of the Americas
Ecological Role
Critical insectivorous species contributing to aquatic and terrestrial invertebrate population control, serving as prey for larger predators and indicator of ecosystem health
Morphology
SKIN COATBrown-spotted summer plumage with white underside, non-breeding plumage more uniform grayish-brown
LIMBS WINGSShort, robust legs with partial webbing, wings moderately pointed for efficient migratory flight, wingspan around 35-40 cm
HEAD SENSORYPointed bill approximately 2.5-3 cm long, adapted for probing shoreline sediments, large eyes providing excellent peripheral vision
BODY STRUCTURESmall wading bird, approximately 18-20 cm in length, weighing 34-48 grams, with compact body and relatively short legs
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Hobbyfotowiki
