The Wood Sandpiper is a small wading bird and is the smallest of Shanks. This bird is usually found in freshwater during migration and wintering. They forage by probing in shallow water or on wet mud, and mainly eat insects and similar small prey.
Gujarati Name
ટપકિલી તુતવારી
Scientific Name
Tringa glareola
Scientific Family
Scolopacidae
Status in Gujarat
Winter Visitor
IUCN Status
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