A widespread Palearctic migrant, the Common Sandpiper is found from the coast and along all the major waterways of Africa.

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A widespread Palearctic migrant, the Common Sandpiper is found from the coast and along all the major waterways of Africa. Some birds, presumably non-breeding birds stay year round

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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