Common name:
Common Sandpiper
Ladakhi name:
unknown
Scientific name:
Actitis hypoleucos
Order:
Ciconiiformes
Family:
Scolopacidae
fun facts:
The Common Sandpiper is a small “palearctic” wading bird.
It is a migrant to Ladakh. The sexes look the same.
When watching for it – look for the wagtail-like bobbing up and down of its tail.
Bird Club Contributor:
Lobzang Vishudda, Themisgang
