Sanderling
Calidris alba
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Sanderling: 20–21 cm, pale grey-and-white sandpiper that chases waves on sandy beaches worldwide; in breeding plumage shows rufous head and breast. Breeds on High Arctic tundra across the Holarctic; winters on sandy ocean beaches from Europe and North America to Australia and South America. Feeds on invertebrates in wave-wash zone.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 23,9 cm | 9.4 in |
| الوزن | 61,0 g | 2.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-32 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| الأنواع | Calidris alba |
Distribution
Sanderling has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family