
Sandpiper
Habitat Clues
Sandpipers are associated with environments near water, be it sea, rivers, or lakes. 
Not Always Sandy
Though named 'sandpiper', they're seen on other grounds like mudflats or wet grasslands, not just sandy areas. 
Species Names
There are many species of sandpipers, often named for their physical or behavioral traits like 'spotted' or 'green'. 