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Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

Least Concern

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Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 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 (Belgium, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Calidris minutilla (Least Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヒバリシギ

Chinese 姬滨鹬

Spanish Playero chichicuilote

French Bécasseau minuscule

German Wiesenstrandläufer

Portuguese maçariquinho

Russian Песочник-крошка

Similar Species in Calidris

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Calidris tenuirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Sandpiper?

The scientific name of Least Sandpiper is Calidris minutilla. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Least Sandpiper?

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Least Sandpiper live?

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

What family does Least Sandpiper belong to?

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

Is Least Sandpiper endangered?

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

What kingdom does Least Sandpiper belong to?

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Least Sandpiper?

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