Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
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Spotted Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, North American counterpart of Common Sandpiper with bold round black spots on white underparts in breeding plumage. Breeds along freshwater streams and lakes across North America; winters from southern US to southern South America. Bobs body constantly. Polyandrous breeding system. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 20,1 cm | 7.9 in |
| Gewicht | 45,0 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 18-21 days.
Gelegegröße
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Scolopacidae (Strandläufer und Schnepfen) |
| Genus | Actitis |
| Arten | Actitis macularius |
Distribution
Spotted Sandpiper has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family