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Some type of sandpiper - northern Sweden (1 Viewer)

Hi, which exact species could this be? I'm thinking maybe common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) or Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) but I'm not sure it's an exact match - hard to tell for an untrained eye.

Found right by the water in northern Sweden (east coast, near the cities of Luleå and Piteå). There is also a big forest right nearby.

Thanks, appreciate any help!
 

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Look at the way there is a white crescent looping up from the breast in front of the wing; diagnostic for Common in Europe (shared with Spotted (American but rare vagrant in Europe)).
 
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