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Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-22
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) - 2018-05-22

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Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) is a distinctive shorebird commonly found near freshwater habitats across North America. Known for its unique breeding behavior, the female Spotted Sandpiper mates with multiple males and entrusts them with the responsibility of incubating the eggs.

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Taxonomy
OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyScolopacidae

How to Identify

Identifying different species of sandpipers can be challenging. However, during the breeding season, the Spotted Sandpiper can be recognized by the distinctive grey or brownish spots covering its breast and belly. Additionally, its beak is yellowish with a dark tip.

  • Tadoussac - Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

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  • Technopark - Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)

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Characteristics

Length18-20cm
Weight34-50g
Wingspan37-40cm
Clutch Size4 eggs
Incubation20-24 days
Fledging17-21 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

I observed a Spotted Sandpiper on a single occasion, foraging along a small pond situated between Technopark and the airport in Montreal. Regrettably, these ponds have since been drained by the property owner.