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 (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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Sobre
Maçarico-branco de 20–21 cm que corre rapidamente pelas ondas rompentes nas praias, migra do Ártico para as costas do mundo inteiro.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 23,9 cm | 9.4 in |
| Peso | 61,0 g | 2.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-32 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Espécies | Calidris alba |
Distribution
Sanderling has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family