Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
Solitary Sandpiper is a small shorebird which prefers freshwater bodies such as creeks and ponds or in spring temporary ponds created by melting ice and snow.
- 🇫🇷 Chevalier solitaire
- 🇩🇪 Einsamer Wasserläufer
- 🇲🇽 Andarríos solitario
Characteristics
- Length: 25cm
- Weight: 90-120g
- Wingspan: 50cm
How to Identify
This species is very similar to Spotted Sandpiper. The Solitary Sandpiper has a darker beak and a more prominent eyering.
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Where and When to Spot
I rarely see this species around Montreal. A good time to look for it is during the period of spring when snow is melting forming ponds and the lack of vegetation provides a better sight.