Sanderling
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About the Sanderling
Also known as: Ruddy Plover
The Sanderling is a small species of sandpiper. They have a large natural range which includes the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia. They are long-distant migrants.
Sanderlings are small wading birds. During the summer, they breed on islands and coastal areas in the high Arctic. They summer on sandy beaches in warmer climates.
During the winter, Sanderlings eat mostly small invertebrates. They feed by running along beaches picking up food items along the way. During nesting they feed on insects and vegetation.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched December 8, 2010
Scientific Name
Calidris alba
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
8 inches
(20.3 cm)
Wingspan:
17 inches
(43.2 cm)
Weight:
2.1 ounces
(59.5 grams)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Maçarico-branco
Czech
jespák písečný
Danish
Sandløber
Dutch
Drieteenstrandloper
Finnish
pulmussirri
French
Bécasseau sanderling
German
Sanderling
Italian
Piovanello tridattilo
Japanese
ミユビシギ (miyubishigi)
Korean
세가락도요
Norwegian
Sandløper
Polish
piaskowiec
Russian
Песчанка
Spanish
Correlimos Tridáctilo
Swedish
Sandlöpare
