Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-himantopus"></birdfyi-bird>The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.4 cm and a weight of 62.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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حول
Stilt Sandpiper: 20–23 cm, long-legged North American sandpiper with a drooping bill-tip and chestnut ear-patches in breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; winters on freshwater lagoons and shallow wetlands of Central and South America. Feeds by deep probing in soft mud. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 25,4 cm | 10.0 in |
| الوزن | 62,35 g | 2.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-21 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| الأنواع | Calidris himantopus |
Distribution
Stilt Sandpiper has been recorded in 8 countries.
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family