Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

Order:

Family:

Charadriidae, Scolopacidae

Size:

21-24 cm

Weight:

53-119 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Tringa Ocrophus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

The Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is a migratory bird species found in Pakistan, primarily during the winter months. These medium-sized waders are characterized by their olive-brown upperparts, white underparts with distinctive spotting, and greenish legs. They possess a slender, slightly upturned bill, aiding in their feeding habits.

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During the winter, Green Sandpipers migrate to Pakistan, particularly in wetland habitats such as marshes, lakeshores, and riversides. They can be spotted across various regions of Pakistan, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These birds prefer shallow freshwater bodies with ample vegetation for foraging.

Green Sandpipers are solitary birds known for their secretive and skittish behavior, often foraging alone or in small groups. They have a distinctive feeding behavior, constantly probing the mud or shallow water with their bills to find small invertebrates like insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Their flight is swift and direct with rapid wingbeats, often emitting a sharp, whistling call during flight.