Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bartramia-longicauda"></birdfyi-bird>The Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 160.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Upland Sandpiper: 28–32 cm, long-necked grassland sandpiper with a small dove-like head, large dark eyes, and thin bill. Breeds on North American tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie; undertakes extraordinary migration to pampas of South America. Insectivorous grassland invertebrate feeder. Declining due to prairie loss. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 160.83333333333334 g | 5.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21-29 days. Fledging: 27-37 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Bartramia |
| Species | Bartramia longicauda |
Distribution
Upland Sandpiper has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family