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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Least Concern

About

Sanderling (Calidris alba) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (करैड्रिफोर्मीस)

Species

Calidris alba (Sanderling)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミユビシギ

Chinese 三趾滨鹬

Spanish Playero blanco

French Bécasseau sanderling

German Sanderling

Portuguese maçarico-branco

Russian Песчанка

Arabic المدروان

Thai นกคอสั้นตีนไว

Similar Species in Calidris

White-rumped Sandpiper

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sanderling?

The scientific name of Sanderling is Calidris alba. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Sanderling?

Sanderling (Calidris alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sanderling live?

Sanderling is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Sanderling belong to?

Sanderling (Calidris alba) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

Is Sanderling endangered?

No, Sanderling (Calidris alba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sanderling belong to?

Sanderling (Calidris alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Sanderling?

The closest relatives of Sanderling in the genus Calidris include Broad-billed Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Ruff, White-rumped Sandpiper, Baird's Sandpiper.