A medium-sized shorebird native to North America, characterized by its cryptic plumage and long, specialized bill used for probing soft substrates for invertebrate prey.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Wetlands, marshy areas, wet meadows, bogs, and moist tundra regions across North America, with breeding ranges spanning from Alaska to northeastern United States
Ecological Role
Critical ecosystem role in wetland food webs, controlling invertebrate populations and serving as prey for larger predators
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, mottled brown feather pattern providing excellent camouflage in grassland and wetland environments
LIMBS WINGSRelatively short legs, camouflaged plumage with complex brown and buff striped pattern, broad wings for agile flight
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes positioned high on head, providing wide visual field; long, flexible bill with sensitive nerve endings for detecting subterranean prey
BODY STRUCTURECompact body, approximately 25-30 cm in length, weighing 80-140 g, with robust build adapted for ground foraging
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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