Green Sandpiper

Brief Description

A medium-sized, solitary wader known for its dark upperparts, contrasting white underbelly, and a characteristically jerky gait frequently seen near freshwater

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: Palearctic region; found across Europe and Northern Asia
• Typical Sighting Period: Year-round in temperate areas, with increased sightings during migratory passages in spring and autumn
• Plumage Details: Dark greenish-brown upperparts with small white speckles, a clean white breast and underparts, and a distinctive white rump visible in flight
• Ecological Significance: Acts as an important predator of aquatic insects and larvae, helping regulate invertebrate populations in wetland ecosystems
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC) according to the IUCN Red List
• Observation Tips: Look for this bird along the edges of sheltered freshwater bodies like ponds, ditches, and flooded fields; it is often solitary and identifiable by its energetic tail-bobbing behavior