The Spoon-Billed Sandpiper is a small shorebird known for its distinctive spoon-shaped bill. This unique feature helps it forage for food, primarily small invertebrates, in mudflats and wetlands. The bird is about 15-18 cm long and has a short, stocky body with a slightly curved bill. This species is critically endangered, with an estimated population of fewer than 500 individuals. The Spoon-Billed Sandpiper breeds in the tundra of Russia and migrates to Southeast Asia for the winter. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its habitat and ensure the survival of this remarkable bird.