Semipalmated Sandpiper (species: Calidris pusilla) in Región Zuliana Birds (Gaia Guide)
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Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper


©Aaron Maizlish: Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)

©David A. Hofmann: Juvenile

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Scolopacidae
Genus Calidris
Species Calidris pusilla

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Distinguishing features

Adults have black legs and a short, stout, straight dark bill. The body is dark grey-brown on top and white underneath. The head and neck are tinged light grey-brown. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 13 cm to 15 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Adults

Wingspan

  • From 29 cm to 30 cm

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