| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Endangered
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| Approximate size(adult): | A medium-large sandpiper measuring 25–27 cm in length with a wingspan of 52–60 cm. Breeding plumage is reddish-brown with dark streaks, while non-breeding plumage is pale grey above and white below.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Breeds in Arctic Siberia, especially in tundra near coastal wetlands. Northern populations are fully migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Winters along coastal South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and northern Australia, often in large flocks on mudflats and estuaries.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds during the Arctic summer (June–August). Nests are shallow scrapes on the ground, often lined with moss and grass. Clutch size is typically 3–4 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Breeds in tundra wetlands and mossy tundra near water bodies. Prefers areas with low vegetation for nesting.
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| Habitat: | During migration and winter, occupies coastal mudflats, estuaries, sandy beaches, and lagoons. Often found in large mixed-species flocks.
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| Diet: | Feeds on small invertebrates, including crustaceans, mollusks, and marine worms, foraging by probing mud or shallow water.
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