Order
Charadriiformes
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Xenus
Species
cinereus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Madagascar,
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Tropical coasts with muddy areas
Distribution and Range
Breeds in northern Eurasia; winters in southern Africa, southern Asia, Philippines, northern Australia
Food
Chases and catches insects and other mobile prey and then sometiems going to the wateer to wash it.