Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
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Semipalmated Sandpiper: 13–15 cm, abundant small North American sandpiper with partial toe webbing, blunt black bill, and greyish-brown breeding plumage. Breeds on Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska; migrates via Atlantic coast to winter in South America. Millions stage in Bay of Fundy. NT. Long-distance migrant. Invertebrate feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 32.22 g | 1.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 20-22 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Species | Calidris pusilla |
Distribution
Semipalmated Sandpiper has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family