What is another word for wood sandpiper?
Pronunciation: [wˈʊd sˈandpɪpə] (IPA) 
The wood sandpiper, a small migratory wading bird, is also known as Tringa glareola or Actitis glareola. It's a graceful bird with a distinctive brown and white plumage that is found in wet meadows, marshes, and mudflats. This bird is known by many other common names depending on the region and the language in which it is spoken. In the United Kingdom, it is sometimes called the Summer Snipe, while in Russia, it's known as the Lesnaya Bekas. Other synonyms for wood sandpipers include Common Sandpiper, Marsh Woodcock, and Wood Snipe. No matter what name it goes by, it's always a delightful sight to see this beautiful bird in flight or wading in shallow waters.
