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Common sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

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Description:

Common palearctic wader, about 20 cm in length. Brown above and white below.

Habitat:

Found on banks of lower Congo river, in primary forest and in human settlements.

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Common sandpiper - Wikipedia

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