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Terek Sandpiper

(Xenus cinereus)
Size: 22-24 cm

Sightings

Terek Sandpipers have first been spotted by us in Sur, near the eastern tip of Oman, in May 2010.

Photos

Small flock of Terek Sandpipers in flight

Small flock of Terek Sandpipers in flight

Small flock of Terek Sandpipers in flight

Food

Like other members of the Tringa, Xenus and Actitis families we have seen Terek Sandpipers hunt insects and other small animals along the edges of shallow water. Terek Sandpipers were seen by us around salt water.

These pages are largely based on our own observations. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.