
Sandpiper
Habitat Clues
Sandpipers are associated with environments near water, be it sea, rivers, or lakes.

We saw a group of sandpipers by the river's edge at sunrise.
Not Always Sandy
Though named 'sandpiper', they're seen on other grounds like mudflats or wet grasslands, not just sandy areas.

A pair of sandpipers foraged on the muddy shores.
Species Names
There are many species of sandpipers, often named for their physical or behavioral traits like 'spotted' or 'green'.

I spotted a lonely green sandpiper by the marsh.
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