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Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.3 cm
Weight
49.43333333333334 g
Family
Scolopacidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
Solitary Sandpiper: 18–21 cm, North American sandpiper with dark upperparts, white eye-ring, barred white outer tail feathers, and dark underwing. Breeds in boreal forest of North America, often using old tree nests. Winters along fresh water in Central and South America. Bobs like Common Sandpiper. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.3 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 49.43333333333334 g | 1.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Tringa |
| Species | Tringa solitaria |
Distribution
Solitary Sandpiper has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Solitary Sandpiper endangered?
The Solitary Sandpiper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Solitary Sandpiper nest?
Nest type: O.
How big is the Solitary Sandpiper?
The Solitary Sandpiper has a wingspan of 25.3 cm, weight of 49.43333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Solitary Sandpiper belong to?
The Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae.
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