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Actitis is a small genus of waders, comprising just two very similar bird species: Common sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos, of Eurasia Spotted sandpiper, Actitis macularia of North AmericaThe genus name Actitis is from Ancient Greek aktites, "coast-dweller" from akte, "coast".These are both small migratory waders, greyish brown on top and white underneath, with a distinctive stiff-winged flight low over the water. The plumages are very similar, apart from spotted sandpipers' distinctive breeding plumage, and suspected out-of-range vagrants must be carefully observed for identification to species. Both species have short yellow or yellowish legs and a medium bill. These are not gregarious birds and are seldom seen in large flocks. They nest on the ground, and their habitat is near fresh…
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