Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

About Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Pelicans
Family: Sandpipers and Allies

The stilt sandpiper is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek; the genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for a gray-colored waterside bird. The specific himantopus means "strap foot" or "thong foot", and also refers to the stilt.

Source: Wikipedia

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2013-04-19

Anahuac NWR (UTC 049), United States of America

Not 100% sure on ID

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2016-01-04

La Parguera, United States of America

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2016-01-04

Reserva Natural Laguna Cartagena, United States of America

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2016-01-05

Cabo Rojo, United States of America

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2021-07-18

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, United States of America

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2022-12-03

Pescadero Marsh, United States of America

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2026-05-14

Pantanos de Villa, Peru

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Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

About Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

2013-04-19

2016-01-04

2016-01-04

2016-01-05

2021-07-18

2022-12-03

2026-05-14