Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="actitis-hypoleucos"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22 cm and a weight of 63 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Common Sandpiper: 19–21 cm, small olive-brown sandpiper with bold white wingbar, horizontal bobbing walk, and stiff-winged shimmering flight low over water. Breeds along stony rivers and lake margins across Eurasia; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Australasia. Feeds on invertebrates. Long-distance migrant. Very widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 22,0 cm | 8.7 in |
| الوزن | 63,0 g | 2.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 22-28 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Actitis |
| الأنواع | Actitis hypoleucos |
Distribution
Common Sandpiper has been recorded in 6 countries.
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family