Pectoral Sandpiper (species: Calidris (Calidris) melanotos) in Scottish Birds (Gaia Guide)
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Calidris (Calidris) melanotos
Pectoral Sandpiper


©Benjamint444: Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris (Calidris) melanotos) in non-breeding plumage

©Andreas Trepte: Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris (Calidris) melanotos) adult in breeding plumage

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Scolopacidae
Genus Calidris
Species Calidris (Calidris) melanotos
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It has a grey-brown back, brownest in the summer male, and greyest in winter. The Pectoral Sandpiper has a grey breast, sharply demarcated at its lower edge, which gives this species its Englishname; this clear dividing line is particularly conspicuous if the birds are turned towards the observer. The legs are yellowish, and the bill is olive with a darker tip.The juveniles are more brightly patterned above with rufous colouration and white mantle stripes. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 21 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 46 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris (Calidris) melanotos)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.