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Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) - Flatrock Cave - 2017-08-14
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) - 2017-08-14

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Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)

The Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) is a small, migratory shorebird known for its remarkable long-distance journeys from breeding grounds in the Arctic tundra of Canada to wintering habitats along the coasts of South America. Renowned for their adaptability, these birds thrive in diverse environments, foraging on mudflats and sandy shores for aquatic insects and crustaceans.

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Taxonomy
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyScolopacidae

How to Identify

The Semipalmated Sandpiper closely resembles the Least Sandpiper in appearance. However, a distinguishing feature is its black legs, which set it apart from its counterpart.

  • Flatrock Cave - Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)

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Characteristics

Length15-18cm
Weight18-50g
Wingspan35-38cm
Clutch Size4 eggs
Incubation19-22 days
Fledging16-19 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

I observed this species once in Flatrock, Newfoundland, a location known for its rich avian diversity. The Semipalmated Sandpiper can often be seen during its migratory passage, particularly in coastal areas where it forages for food.