Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-stagnatilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.7 cm and a weight of 81.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Marsh Sandpiper: 22–26 cm, delicate slender shank with very long greenish legs, fine straight bill, and white rump. Breeds on wet meadows and steppes of eastern Europe and central Asia; winters across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Australia near shallow freshwater and coastal wetlands. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.7 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 81.5 g | 2.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa stagnatilis |
Distribution
Marsh Sandpiper has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family