Stilt Sandpiper
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Mass | 57 g |
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Scientific name | Calidris himantopus |
Conservation status | Least Concern (Population increasing) |
Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Calidris |
Class | Aves |
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ID | 1993842 |
About Stilt Sandpiper
The stilt sandpiper is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek. The genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific himantopus means "strap foot" or "thong foot".