Waterbirds
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass0.0096 kg
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Baird's sandpiper is a small shorebird. It is among those Calidris species which were formerly sometimes included in the genus Erolia, which was subsumed into the genus Calidris in 1973. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The English name and specific bairdii commemorate Spencer Fullerton Baird, 19th-century naturalist and assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Baird's Sandpiper. Sightings recorded in 54 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
View all parks for Baird's Sandpiper →
Best Safari Destinations
Loading safari destinations...
Ready to see Baird's Sandpiper in the wild?
Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.