Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-melanotos"></birdfyi-bird>The Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25 cm and a weight of 92 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Pectoral Sandpiper: 19–23 cm, with a sharply defined pectoral band separating heavily streaked breast from pure white belly. Breeds on wet Arctic tundra of Alaska, Canada, and Siberia; migrates through the Americas to winter on South American grasslands and wetlands; some reach Australasia. Common on migration. Long-distance migrant.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 92,0 g | 3.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 28-42 days.
Số Trứng
3-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Loài | Calidris melanotos |
Distribution
Pectoral Sandpiper has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family