Terek Sandpiper
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Xenus cinereus
Very rare vagrants to Britain with 100 records from Eastern Europe between April-October.
10 records for Ireland.
Adults have a long upcurved bill – somewhat reminiscent of an Avocet's, but not as strongly curved – makes it very distinctive.
As the scientific specific name implies, this wader has a grey back, face and breast in all plumages; a white supercilium may appear more or less distinct.
The belly is whitish and the feet yellow; the bill has a yellowish base, with the rest being black.
The call is a high whistle.