The Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is a small wading bird, known for its distinctive long legs and slender body. It typically inhabits wetlands, marshes, and shorelines during migration and breeding seasons.

Identification

• Size: Approximately 20-25 cm in length.
• Plumage: Characterized by greenish-brown upperparts with spots and streaks, and a white underside. The legs are long and yellow-green.
• Bill: Straight, slender, and dark in color.

Habitat

Wood Sandpipers are often found in shallow, wet areas, including mudflats and the edges of lakes or ponds. They prefer habitats with rich vegetation and abundant invertebrates.

Behavior

These birds are known for their foraging behavior, often seen probing the mud with their bills for insects, crustaceans, and other small animals. They are migratory species, traveling vast distances between breeding grounds in the northern regions and wintering habitats in warmer areas.

Calls

Their call is typically a series of melodious notes, often described as “pee-pee” sounds, which can be heard during the breeding season.