| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Near Threatened
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| Approximate size(adult): | A large wader measuring 37–41 cm in length, with a wingspan of 70–80 cm. It has a slightly upturned bill, barred tail, and long legs. Breeding plumage shows reddish-brown underparts, while non-breeding plumage is greyish-brown above and white below. Females are generally larger than males.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | A long-distance migratory bird that breeds in Arctic and subarctic regions — including Alaska, northern Europe, and Siberia.
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| Migrate to: | Migrates thousands of kilometers to South and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for the winter. Some populations travel non-stop across the Pacific Ocean — among the longest known bird migrations in the world.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds from May to August in the Arctic summer. The nest is a shallow scrape on the tundra, often lined with lichens and leaves. Both parents incubate 3–4 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Coastal tundra and subarctic plains with mosses, sedges, and dwarf shrubs. Prefers wet, low-lying areas near ponds and marshes.
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| Habitat: | During winter, found in coastal mudflats, estuaries, mangrove edges, and sandy shores. Often seen probing mudflats with its long bill in search of food.
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| Diet: | Feeds mainly on marine invertebrates, such as worms, mollusks, crustaceans, and insects. During migration, it also eats small aquatic organisms and seeds to build fat reserves for long flights.
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