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1. Bird Name: The bird in focus is the Purple Sandpiper. Its scientific name is Calidris maritima.

2. Appearance: The Purple Sandpiper is a relatively low-key bird in terms of appearance and coloration. It is not actually purple, but the bird has a slate gray to brownish-gray coloration that can sometimes take on a lilac or purplish sheen in certain lighting conditions. Its belly and underparts are lighter, often appearing whitish. The bird has a short, straight yellowish beak and bright orange legs and feet, which serves as its most striking features. Their eyes are dark and small. Males and females are nearly identical, with females being slightly larger on average.

3. Size: The Purple Sandpiper averages about 19-22 cm in length (8 inches). Its wingspan is about 27-30 cm (13 inches). The bird generally weighs between 50 to 100 grams.

4. Habitat & Distribution: Purple Sandpipers are typically found in the Arctic Regions for breeding where they use tundra habitats, including rocky areas, bogs, or fjord terrains. For the nonbreeding period, they tend to migrate to the rocky shores of the North Atlantic coast, from New England in the United States to Western Europe. They have also been recorded as far south as South Carolina during the winter.

5. Interesting Facts: Some intriguing facts about the Purple Sandpipers include their robustness to bitter cold climates and stormy weather. They have also been known to nonchalantly feed close to aggressive seabirds such as the Turnstone. Interestingly, there is also a record of Purple Sandpipers living for over 20 years, relatively long for such a small bird species.

6. Diet: Purple Sandpipers are omnivorous, feeding on invertebrates like insects, spiders, and marine worms. They also consume plant material such as seaweed and seeds.

7. Behavior & Sounds: Purple Sandpipers are generally solitary or exist in small groups. Their call is a soft, trilling whistle. They display a unique zig-zag flying pattern when disturbed. Their mating display involves the male hovering in air with a trilling song, then diving abruptly.

8. Conservation Status: The Purple Sandpiper is currently listed as of “Least Concern” according to the IUCN Red List. However, populations are declining due to habitat disruption and climate change.

9. Lifespan: Purple sandpipers typically live from 10 to 20 years in the wild.

10. Additional Notes: In terms of their relationship with humans, the Purple Sandpiper tends to be amicable, allowing close approach without becoming distressed. They look in between rocks and seaweed for food on the coastline, naturally cleaning the environment and affecting insect populations positively.