Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-mauri"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.4 cm and a weight of 28.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Western Sandpiper: 14–17 cm, common small North American sandpiper with rufous scapulars in breeding plumage, slightly drooped bill-tip, and partial toe webbing. Breeds on Alaska tundra; winters abundantly on estuaries and mudflats of both American coasts south to Peru. Hundreds of thousands congregate at key staging sites. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 18,4 cm | 7.2 in |
| الوزن | 28,233333333333334 g | 1.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 18-21 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-5
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| الأنواع | Calidris mauri |
Distribution
Western Sandpiper has been recorded in 7 countries.
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External Databases
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Other species in the Scolopacidae family