Marsh sandpiper. Greek: βαλτότρυγγας. Gadouras river-mouth lagoon, August 2001.
Passage migrant, uncommon. Length 22-26 cm, wingspan 55-59 cm. Sexes similar. River-mouths, river banks, reservoirs. Forages by probing in shallow water. Feeds on insects, worms, crustaceans, small fish. Long legs extend behind tail in flight.