Birds | Charadriidae
Actitis hypoleucos

Characteristics

The common sandpiper often appears alone near the water. These birds like to be around the sea or marshes. They often fly low and hover above the water surface. When they stand, they often wiggle their head and tail up and down.
Habits: The common sandpiper feeds mainly on insects and invertebrates.
Winter/Common, Resident/Uncommon; Body length: 16 cm
Birdwatching period: September-May

Source(s):

• (圖書) 吳自強、黃淑華、羅美玉，高美濕地飛羽，台中，2014。