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A grey shorebird with a long, curved red bill that feeds among the stones of mountain rivers.
- Group: Bird
- Habitats: River
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Shingle beds of fast mountain rivers.
Diet
Insects and small fish found under stones.
Ecological role
A specialist of braided mountain rivers.
Threats
Dams, gravel extraction and disturbance of river beds.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.