Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-maritima"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.2 cm and a weight of 76.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Purple Sandpiper: 20–22 cm, dark purplish-grey sandpiper specialising in rocky coasts and wave-washed seaweed-covered rocks in the North Atlantic and High Arctic. Breeds on Arctic tundra and rocky coasts; winters on rocky northern shores of Europe and North America. Feeds on invertebrates among kelp and barnacles. Extremely site-faithful in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 76.66666666666667 g | 2.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 4-17 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris maritima |
Distribution
Purple Sandpiper has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family