Least sandpiper photograph

Least Sandpiper

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Mass23 g
Scientific nameCalidris minutilla
Conservation statusLeast Concern (Population decreasing)
Rank Species
Higher classification Calidris
Phylum Chordata
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2071273
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About Least Sandpiper


The least sandpiper is the smallest shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific minutilla is Medieval Latin for "very small".

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