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Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Scolopacidae
Genus
Calidris
Species
Calidris maritima (Purple Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキハマシギ
Chinese 紫滨鹬
Spanish Correlimos oscuro
French Bécasseau violet
German Meerstrandläufer
Portuguese pilrito-escuro
Russian Морской песочник

Similar Species in Calidris

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Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Least Concern
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Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Least Concern
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Least Concern
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Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Least Concern
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
Near Threatened
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Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Not Evaluated
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Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Least Concern
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Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Sandpiper?
The scientific name of Purple Sandpiper is Calidris maritima. It belongs to the genus Calidris.
What is the conservation status of Purple Sandpiper?
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple Sandpiper live?
Purple Sandpiper is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Purple Sandpiper belong to?
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
Is Purple Sandpiper endangered?
No, Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purple Sandpiper belong to?
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Sandpiper?
The closest relatives of Purple Sandpiper in the genus Calidris include Broad-billed Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Ruff, White-rumped Sandpiper, Baird's Sandpiper.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Calidris — 20 Species

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Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
LC 🐾
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
LC 🐾
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
LC 🐾
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
LC 🐾
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
LC 🐾
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
NT 🐾
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
NE 🐾
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
LC 🐾
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
LC 🐾
Little Stint
Calidris minuta
NE 🐾
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
LC 🐾
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
LC 🐾
Sanderling
Calidris alba
LC 🐾
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
NT 🐾
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
LC 🐾
Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
NE 🐾
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
NE
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Purple Sandpiper
Calidris maritima
LC
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Red-necked Stint
Calidris ruficollis
NE 🐾
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
LC
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