Western Sandpiper
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    Western Sandpiper

    Calidris mauri

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.031 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The western sandpiper is a small migratory shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific mauri commemorates Italian botanist Ernesto Mauri (1791–1836).

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Western Sandpiper. Sightings recorded in 48 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Santuario de Fauna y Flora Ciénaga Grande de Santa MartaCaribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
    Santuario de Fauna y Flora Los FlamencosCaribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
    Santuario Histórico Bosque de PómacNorthern Andes & Cloud Forests, Peru
    Rare
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