Sandpiper

usgb/ˈsændpaɪpər/
noun

A small bird with long legs and a long bill, often found near water.

The beach was full of sandpipers searching for food.
Visual representation of "sandpiper" - A small bird with long legs and a long bill, often found near water.

Often appears as...

  • common sandpiper
  • spotted sandpiper
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Habitat Clues

Sandpipers are associated with environments near water, be it sea, rivers, or lakes.

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We saw a group of sandpipers by the river's edge at sunrise.
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Not Always Sandy

Though named 'sandpiper', they're seen on other grounds like mudflats or wet grasslands, not just sandy areas.

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A pair of sandpipers foraged on the muddy shores.
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Species Names

There are many species of sandpipers, often named for their physical or behavioral traits like 'spotted' or 'green'.

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I spotted a lonely green sandpiper by the marsh.
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