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Xenus cinereus
Photo by AJDH

Description

A medium-sized wader (length: 23 cm), recognized by the upcurved and long bill, dirty-grey and colorless plumage with black V on back. This species occurs mainly on muddy riversides and lakeshores, typically nesting among greyed driftwood on riverbanks. Food is small aquatic invertebrates. Migrant.

Identification

.Photo taken: Saudi Arabia

Bird Song

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