Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calidris-ptilocnemis"></birdfyi-bird>The Rock Sandpiper (Calidris ptilocnemis) is a bird species in the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers & snipes), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.1 cm and a weight of 92.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Rock Sandpiper: 20–23 cm, Pacific counterpart of Purple Sandpiper with dark streaking and yellow-based bill. Breeds on Aleutian Islands and Alaska tundra; winters on rocky shores of the North Pacific from Alaska to California and Kamchatka. Feeds on invertebrates among wave-washed rocks. Short-distance migrant. Closely related to Purple Sandpiper.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 26,1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 92,35 g | 3.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Incubation: 20 days.
Số Trứng
4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Scolopacidae (Sandpipers & Snipes) |
| Genus | Calidris |
| Loài | Calidris ptilocnemis |
Distribution
Rock Sandpiper has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Scolopacidae family