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Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
| Armenian Name: | Սպիտակավիզ կտցար |
|---|---|
| Species Status: | Undetermined Species - Species of Special Concern |
See Plate 28 for Common Sandpiper and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Breeding bird |
|---|---|
| Abundance: | Uncommon |
| Length: | 19-21 cm, Wing Span:38-41 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 132. |
| Description: | Short legs and long tail. Pale gray-brown breast and upperparts with white thumb-shaped mark between breast and wing. Short dark bill; greenish-gray legs. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from other sandpipers by combination of small size, white wing stripe and outertail, and flight action. |
| Behavior: | Bobs tail constantly. Flies low over water; rapid flickering wingbeats alternate with stiff-winged glides. |
| Habitat: | Lake shores, river banks. |
| Food: | Aquatic invertebrates. |
| Nest: | Lined ground scrape or cup near shore. |
| Eggs: | 35 mm, 4, off-white, red-brown spots. |
