Common name: Marsh Sandpiper
Scientific name: Tringa stagnatilis
Family: Scolopacidae

Size:
Body length: 22–26 cm
Wingspan: 55–65 cm
Weight: 60–120 g

Identification:
A slender, elegant wader with long legs and a fine, straight bill. It has a pale grey-brown upperpart and white underparts. The legs are long and greenish, giving it a taller appearance compared to similar species. In flight, it shows a clean white rump and trailing edge to the wing. Overall, it appears more delicate and refined than the Common Greenshank.

Habitat:
Shallow wetlands, mudflats, lagoons, saltpans, and flooded fields. Prefers calm, shallow water.

Status in the UAE:
Common passage migrant and winter visitor. Widely distributed across wetlands and coastal habitats.

Diet:
Carnivorous — feeds on small aquatic invertebrates, insects, crustaceans, and worms.

Behavior:
Often seen wading in shallow water, moving gracefully while picking prey. Feeds by probing or picking at the surface. Usually solitary or in small groups. More active during migration periods.

Conservation status:
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)