Egyptian Birds / For the most part seen in the Nile Valley

by Charles Whymper

256. Sanderling (Tringa arenaria). Not common.

257. Dunlin (Tringa alpinus). Not common, and only on coast.

258. Knot (Tringa canutus). Not common.

259. Curlew Sandpiper (Tringa subarquata). Not common.

260. Redshank (Totanus calidris). Common in Delta, rare elsewhere.

261. Dusky Redshank (Totanus fuscus). Rare.

262. Greenshank (Totanus canescens). Common.

263. Marsh Sandpiper (Totanus stagnatalis). Not common.

264. Green Sandpiper (Totanus ochropus). Very common everywhere.

265. Wood Sandpiper (Totanus glareola). Common in Lower Egypt.