Spotted Sandpiper [Actitis macularius]
Description
The Spotted Sandpiper is a medium-sized wading bird measuring 18–20 cm in length. It's notable for its spotted underparts during the breeding season. It's found across North America during breeding season and migrates to South America in winter. It's habitat ranges from freshwater shorelines to coastal areas, feeding mainly on insects, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Sandpipers and Allies
Scolopacidae
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| Genus |
Sandpiper
Actitis
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