Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

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Brief #

Greenish-brown back and wings, greyish head and breast and otherwise white underparts.

Synonyms #

  • Andarríos grande (Spanish)
  • Bilurico alinegro (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Green Sandpiper is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Has a dark greenish-brown back and wings, greyish head and breast and otherwise white underparts. The back is spotted white to varying extents, being maximal in the breeding adult, and less in winter and young birds. The legs and short bill are both dark green.

Measurements #

Length: 22 - 23 cm
Wingspan: 57 - 61 cm
Weight: 53 - 119 g

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