Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-ochropus"></birdfyi-bird>The Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 85 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Green Sandpiper: 21–24 cm, dark olive-brown sandpiper with brilliant white rump contrasting sharply with dark upper body—distinctive in flight. Breeds in boreal forest bogs of Eurasia, using old tree nests; winters along muddy freshwater margins from Europe south to Africa and South Asia. Feeds on invertebrates. Partial migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Poids | 85,0 g | 3.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: O. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Espèces | Tringa ochropus |
Distribution
Green Sandpiper has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family