A small to medium-sized wading bird found across Eurasia and parts of northern Europe, characterized by distinctive olive-brown plumage and remarkable migratory behavior.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Inhabits wetland ecosystems including marshes, riverbanks, forest edges, woodland streams, and shallow freshwater environments with abundant aquatic invertebrate populations
Ecological Role
Critical role in wetland ecosystem dynamics, controlling invertebrate populations and serving as prey for larger predators, while also acting as a bioindicator of ecosystem health
Morphology
SKIN COATDark olive-brown upperparts, white underparts with heavy dark brown streaking and mottling
LIMBS WINGSLong, dark greenish-grey legs, pointed wings adapted for agile flight and long-distance migration
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes, pointed bill with sensitive tip for probing mud and shallow water for prey detection
BODY STRUCTURECompact body, approximately 20-24 cm in length, weighing 60-110 grams, with a slender body and relatively long legs
