Sandpipers are small to medium-sized shorebirds belonging to the family Scolopacidae. They are commonly found along coastlines, mudflats, and wetlands, where they forage for food. Sandpipers have long legs and slender bodies, which help them wade through shallow waters in search of insects, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates. These birds are known for their distinctive feeding behavior, often seen running along the shore or probing the sand with their long bills. Sandpipers are migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds, which can include areas like North America and South America.