| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | A small sandpiper measuring 17–21 cm in length with a wingspan of 32–36 cm. Breeding plumage is reddish-brown on the back with streaked underparts, while non-breeding plumage is grey above and white below.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Breeds in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Northern populations are migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in coastal regions of Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and North America. Common on mudflats, estuaries, and sandy shores during winter.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds during the Arctic summer (May–July). Nests are shallow ground scrapes lined with grass or moss. Clutch size is typically 3–4 eggs.
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| Breed in: | Prefers tundra, moist meadows, and Arctic coastal plains with short vegetation.
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| Habitat: | During migration and winter, found in coastal mudflats, estuaries, salt marshes, and sandy beaches. Often forms large flocks with other waders.
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| Diet: | Feeds on invertebrates, including worms, small crustaceans, mollusks, and insects, obtained by probing in mud or shallow water.
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