Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Scolopacidae

Size:

22-26 cm

Weight:

43-120 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Totanus stagnatilis (Bechstein, 1803)

Short Description:

The Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) is a migratory bird species found in Pakistan, particularly during the winter months. These slender waders are characterized by their long, thin bills and distinctive white underparts with brown streaks. During the breeding season, their plumage takes on a mottled brown appearance, blending well with their marshy habitats.

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In Pakistan, Marsh Sandpipers can be spotted in various wetland habitats including marshes, lakes, rivers, and coastal mudflats. They are particularly abundant in regions such as the Indus River Delta, the wetlands of Sindh, and along the coastline.

Marsh Sandpipers are highly migratory birds, breeding in the northern parts of Asia and Europe, and migrating to South Asia and Africa during the winter months, including Pakistan. They are often seen probing the mud and shallow water with their bills, searching for small invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, which form the bulk of their diet. These birds are generally solitary or found in small flocks, and they exhibit a distinctive probing behavior as they forage along the water’s edge.