Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is a small wader (shorebird) of the Old World. The green sandpiper represents an ancient lineage of the genus Tringa; its only close living relative is the solitary sandpiper (T. They both have brown wings with little light dots and a delicate but contrasting neck and chest pattern.

Fun Fact

In addition, both species nest in trees, unlike most other scolopacids.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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