solitary sandpiper
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The solitary sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) is an American bird that resembles the Old World green sandpiper. Unlike most sandpipers, it does not nest on the ground but instead uses abandoned tree nests. This species breeds in North America and winters in South America.12
Sandpipers, in general, are shorebirds belonging to the family Scolopacidae. They are typically small to medium-sized, measuring about 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches) long, and are often found on beaches and mudflats during migration. They have moderately long bills and legs, long, narrow wings, and short tails. Their plumage usually features a mix of browns, buffs, and blacks on their upperparts, with white or cream undersides.2
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