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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Near Threatened

About

Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) 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 Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Calidris subruficollis (Buff-breasted Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Correlimos canelo

French Bécasseau roussâtre

German Grasläufer

Portuguese maçarico-acanelado

Similar Species in Calidris

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris tenuirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buff-breasted Sandpiper?

The scientific name of Buff-breasted Sandpiper is Calidris subruficollis. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Buff-breasted Sandpiper?

Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buff-breasted Sandpiper live?

Buff-breasted Sandpiper is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Buff-breasted Sandpiper belong to?

Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.

What kingdom does Buff-breasted Sandpiper belong to?

Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Buff-breasted Sandpiper?

The closest relatives of Buff-breasted Sandpiper in the genus Calidris include Baird's Sandpiper, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin, Great Knot.