Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

About

The semipalmated sandpiper is a very small shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific pusilla is Latin for "very small".

Fun Fact

The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is the southern tundra in Canada and Alaska near water.

Diet

Eat aquatic insects and their larvae, spiders, snails, worms and crustaceans.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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