Marsh Sandpiper

Audio:

T. Tumiel ( www.xeno-canto.org )

The Marsh Sandpiper has a remarkably thin beak. It is a fairly rare bird found only in spring and autumn during the migration period.

Wiki:

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

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1049451/maps

Scientific name:

Tringa stagnatilis

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

waders

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Thin and long

Eyestripe:

White

Crown colour:

Light grey

Breast colour:

White

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

White

Pattern:

Speckled

Rump colour:

White

Upperwing colour:

Dark grey

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Green

Leg shape:

Stiltlong

Tail colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Tail shape:

Square