Green Sandpiper

green-sandpiper

Scientific Name: Tringa ochropus
Common Name: Green Sandpiper
Other Name: Titvari

Identifying Features: grey-brown back, white belly, white eye ring, white spotted tail, olive green legs, dark streaked neck,  migratory bird

Fun Facts:

  • Green Sandpipers often adopt nests of other species, such as Fieldfare, etc.
  • While in the groups, they make remarkable coordination in movement using their long legs.

 

This image was clicked by Nitoo Das.

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