Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

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Brief #

Has short fine bill, brown back and longer yellowish legs.

Synonyms #

  • AndarrĂ­os bastardo (Spanish)
  • Bilurico bastardo (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

Breeding plumage is generally subdued light brown above with some darker mottling and with a pattern of somewhat diffuse small brownish spots on the breast and neck.

Measurements #

Length: 19 - 21 cm
Wingspan: 36 - 40 cm
Weight: 50 - 90 g

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