Species: Tringa stagnatilis
English Name: Marsh Sandpiper
Chinese Name: 澤鷸
Family: Scolopacidae
Description:
This small wader has 22-26 cm in length. The plumage have grayish upperparts and and white undeparts. In the summer it become browner above and streaked on the head and neck. It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant and winter visitor.
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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.