Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
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Baird's Sandpiper: 14–17 cm, long-winged flat-backed sandpiper with buffy-brown upperparts, black bill, and black legs. Breeds on High Arctic tundra of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland; migrates through the interior of North and South America to winter on South American highlands and coasts. Long-distance migrant. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 42.699999999999996 g | 1.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris bairdii |
Distribution
Baird's Sandpiper has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family