>> GENERAL >>>>>
– medium-sized wader, larger than Dunlin
– nocturnal migrant, diurnal movements take place
– migrates singly or in small very loose flocks
>> VISUAL ID >>>>>
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF0472, 19/02/2015, Wadi Darbat, Oman, Mathias Putze
– uniform dark back contrasting to pure white rump and bold black tail bares
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF0473, 19/02/2015, Wadi Darbat, Oman, Mathias Putze
– sharp border between breast and belly
– feet slightly protrude the tail compared to Wood Sandpiper
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF3553, 25/08/2017, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze
– compared to Wood Sandpiper dark underwings
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF0474, 28/02/2015, Muscat, Oman, Mathias Putze
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF0475, 28/02/2015, Muscat, Oman, Mathias Putze
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
BIF0475, 28/02/2015, Muscat, Oman, Mathias Putze
>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus, wing sound, calls after take-off
BIF0477, 01/06/2013, Bayankhongorijn Khukh Nuur, Mongolia, Patrick Franke
>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>
Wood Sandpiper
Common Sandpiper
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