Species: Tringa glareola
English Name: Wood Sandpiper
Chinese Name: 林鷸
Family: Scolopacidae
Description:
The Wood Sandpiper is similar in size (19-23 cm) and coloration to Green Sandpiper, but is lighter-toned above with bigger white spots and the supercilium is prominent behind the eyes. It can be found in Macao wetlands in March and April, and from August to October.
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.