Common Sandpiper

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The Sandpiper is a rare breeding bird in western Europe. Especially in autumn this migratory bird from Scandinavia may be seen.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actitis_hypoleucos

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049400/maps

Scientific name:

Actitis hypoleucos

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

White,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Solid and short

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Light brown

Breast colour:

White,

Light brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Light brown

Rump colour:

Light brown

Upperwing colour:

Light brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg shape:

Stilshort

Tail colour:

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square short

Looks like

Redshank

Read more about Redshank

The Common Sandpiper has a white chest and belly and a prominent white spot on the flanks. The Redshank has a red beak and red legs.