A medium-sized wading bird of the sandpiper family, characterized by distinctive red legs and a long, slightly curved bill. Widespread across European and Asian coastal and inland wetland habitats.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal mudflats, salt marshes, estuaries, wet grasslands, and shallow freshwater wetlands across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa during breeding and migratory seasons
Ecological Role
Key indicator species for wetland ecosystem health, plays crucial role in invertebrate population control and serves as prey for larger predators
Morphology
SKIN COATMottled grey-brown plumage during breeding season, lighter and more streaked in winter
LIMBS WINGSLong, bright red legs for wading; pointed wings adapted for long-distance migration
HEAD SENSORYSharp, pointed bill with slight downward curve, excellent visual acuity for detecting small prey in water and mud
BODY STRUCTURESlender wading bird, approximately 28-32 cm in length, wingspan of 60-70 cm, weighing 110-180 g
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Andreas Trepte
