| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SandpiperSolitary
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Solitary Sandpiper
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| Scientific Name: | Tringa solitaria
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 8 - 9 Inches / Marshes & Streamsides
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| Comment: | Not a breeding resident of Illinois. Likely to be seen on migrations only. Notice the light eye ring. Although similar to the Lesser Yellowlegs, this species has pale greenish-colored legs.
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