Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria
Aves > Charadriiformes > Scolopacidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Einsamer Wasserläufer |
| English | Solitary Sandpiper |
| French | Chevalier solitaire |
| Spanish | Andarríos solitario |
Description
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.
How to Identify
This species is very similar to Spotted Sandpiper. The Solitary Sandpiper has a darker beak and a more prominent eyering.
Where 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.
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Observations
| 2019-05-11 | Parc Bernard-Landry |
| 2017-09-02 | Moulin Légaré |