Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Calidris acuminata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-acuminata"></birdfyi-bird>The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 77.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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के बारे में
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper: 17–22 cm, distinctive with a chestnut cap, bold black 'V' markings on flanks, and greenish-yellow legs. Breeds on Siberian tundra; migrates through East Asia to winter in Australia and New Zealand. Often found with Pectoral Sandpiper on migration. Feeds on invertebrates in marsh vegetation. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| वजन | 77.75 g | 2.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| कुल | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| प्रजातियां | Calidris acuminata |
Distribution
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family