Sanderling
Calidris alba
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-alba"></birdfyi-bird>The Sanderling (Calidris alba) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (andarríos y agachadizas), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.9 cm and a weight of 61 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Correlimos tridáctilo de 20–21 cm que corre velozmente por las olas rompientes en las playas, migra desde el Ártico hasta las costas de todo el mundo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,9 cm | 9.4 in |
| Peso | 61,0 g | 2.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-32 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Scolopacidae (Andarríos y Agachadizas) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Especies | Calidris alba |
Distribution
Sanderling has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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What order and family does the Sanderling belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family