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Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
| Armenian Name: | Թերեքի կտցար |
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See Plate 28 for Terek Sandpiper and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Migrant |
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| Abundance: | Rare |
| Length: | 22-24 cm, Wing Span:57-59 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 131. |
| Description: | Stout with an upcurved bill. |
| Adult (Breeding): | Pale brownish-gray above, white below, blackish scapular lines, white trailing edge to wing, and yellow legs. |
| Adult (Non-breeding): | Paler but retains dark scapular lines on back. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from other sandpipers by combination of small size, upcurved bill, short yellow legs, and white trailing edge to wing. |
| Behavior: | Feeds along water line, often running. Bobs tail constantly. |
| Habitat: | Mudflats, lake shores. |
| Food: | Invertebrates. |
