Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-subruficollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.7 cm and a weight of 66.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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À propos
Buff-breasted Sandpiper: 18–20 cm, distinctive sandpiper with uniform buffy underparts, scaly golden-brown upperparts, and yellow legs. Breeds on High Arctic tundra of Alaska and Canada; migrates through Great Plains prairies to winter on pampas of South America. Lek-displaying male fans white underwing. NT. Long-distance grassland migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Poids | 66,5 g | 2.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Espèces | Calidris subruficollis |
Distribution
Buff-breasted Sandpiper has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family