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Spoon-billed Sandpiper

Calidris pygmaea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 琵嘴鷸
Spanish Correlimos cuchareta
French Bécasseau spatule
Portuguese pilrito-colhereiro

Similar Species in Calidris

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Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Least Concern
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Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
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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Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
Not Evaluated
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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Least Concern
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Little Stint
Calidris minuta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spoon-billed Sandpiper?
The scientific name of Spoon-billed Sandpiper is Calidris pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Calidris.
Where does Spoon-billed Sandpiper live?
Spoon-billed Sandpiper is found in Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.. Countries include Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Spoon-billed Sandpiper belong to?
Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) belongs to the genus Calidris, which is part of the taxonomic family Scolopacidae.
What kingdom does Spoon-billed Sandpiper belong to?
Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Spoon-billed Sandpiper?
The closest relatives of Spoon-billed Sandpiper in the genus Calidris include Baird's Sandpiper, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Calidris — 20 Species

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