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Common Sandpiper

Scientific name

Actitis hypoleucos

Population

Abundant

Habitat

Wetland

Size

About that of a quail

Distinguishing characteristics

Constant bobbing when feeding (other sandpipers may bob, but not constantly) and the prominent white wing-bars in flight are prominent features.

Winter distribution

Common and widespread winter visitor to the plains and hills across India.

IUCN Status

Least concern
Design: Pavithra Sankaran. MigrantWatch is a project of the Citizen Science Programme of NCBS in association with Indian Birds Journal