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Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) - Parc Bernard-Landry - 2019-05-11
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) - 2019-05-11

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Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)

Solitary Sandpiper is a small shorebird known for its distinctive solitary behavior and preference for freshwater habitats. It is often found around creeks and ponds, especially during spring when temporary ponds form from melting ice and snow.

🇫🇷Chevalier solitaire
🇩🇪Einsamer Wasserläufer
🇲🇽Andarríos solitario
Taxonomy
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyScolopacidae

How to Identify

The Solitary Sandpiper closely resembles the Spotted Sandpiper. However, it can be distinguished by its darker beak and the more pronounced eyering.

  • Parc Bernard-Landry - Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)

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  • Moulin Légaré - Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)

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Characteristics

Length18-23cm
Weight31-65g
Wingspan50cm
Clutch Size3-5 eggs
Incubation23-24 days
Fledging30 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

This species is seldom observed around Montreal. The optimal time to search for the Solitary Sandpiper is during spring, when melting snow creates temporary ponds, and the sparse vegetation offers clearer visibility.