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Photo by Steve G
Tringa stagnatilis

Identification

Long fine bill, very long spindly yellowish legs, grey brown in breeding plumage, paler in winter, and has a white wedge up its back (reminiscent of Common Greenshank).

Feet project well beyond the tail in flight

Distribution

Photo by aritervo
Finland June 24, 2007

Eastern-most Europe to central Asia.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open grassy steppe and taiga wetlands.

Behaviour

These birds forage by probing in shallow water or on wet mud.

Diet

Diet includes insects, and similar small prey.

Vocalisation

<flashmp3>Tringa stagnatilis (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program

References

  1. Collins Field Guide 5th Edition

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