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Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

Near Threatened

About

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (करैड्रिफोर्मीस)

Species

Calidris pusilla (Semipalmated Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒレアシトウネン

Chinese 半蹼滨鹬

Spanish Playero semipalmeado

French Bécasseau semipalmé

German Sandstrandläufer

Portuguese maçarico-rasteirinho

Russian Малый песочник

Similar Species in Calidris

White-rumped Sandpiper

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Semipalmated Sandpiper?

The scientific name of Semipalmated Sandpiper is Calidris pusilla. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Semipalmated Sandpiper?

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Semipalmated Sandpiper live?

Semipalmated Sandpiper is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Semipalmated Sandpiper belong to?

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

What kingdom does Semipalmated Sandpiper belong to?

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Semipalmated Sandpiper?

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