Christmas Sandpiper vs Wilson's Phalarope
Prosobonia cancellata compared with Steganopus tricolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Christmas Sandpiper | Wilson's Phalarope |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosobonia cancellata | Steganopus tricolor |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae | Scolopacidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 78.0 g (2.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Christmas Sandpiper only
None
Wilson's Phalarope only
Conservation Status
Extinct
Christmas Sandpiper
Least Concern
Wilson's Phalarope
About These Birds
Christmas Sandpiper
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.
Wilson's Phalarope
Wilson's Phalarope: 22–24 cm, largest phalarope with a very thin bill; females bright with rufous neck-stripe in breeding plumage. Breeds on prairie wetlands of western North America; migrates to saline and alkaline lakes of South America. Spins on water to stir up invertebrates. Females leave males to incubate. Polyandrous. Long-distance migrant.