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Christmas Sandpiper
Prosobonia cancellata
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Extinct
Weight
38.0 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Christmas Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, slender sandpiper endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean with brown-barred upperparts and pale underparts. Inhabits coastal rocky shores and forest interior. NT. Threatened by introduced yellow crazy ants and habitat modification. Sedentary island endemic. Invertebrate feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 38.0 g | 1.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Prosobonia |
| Species | Prosobonia cancellata |
Distribution
Christmas Sandpiper has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christmas Sandpiper endangered?
The Christmas Sandpiper has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Christmas Sandpiper?
The Christmas Sandpiper has a weight of 38.0 g.
What order and family does the Christmas Sandpiper belong to?
The Christmas Sandpiper (Prosobonia cancellata) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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