Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 28.233333333333334 g | 1.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 18-21 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris mauri |
Distribution
Western Sandpiper has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family