Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tringa-solitaria"></birdfyi-bird>The Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.3 cm and a weight of 49.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family