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Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

Least Concern

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Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) 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 Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Calidris mauri (Western Sandpiper)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメハマシギ

Chinese 西方滨鹬

Spanish Playero occidental

French Bécasseau d'Alaska

German Bergstrandläufer

Portuguese pilrito-miúdo

Russian Перепончатопалый песочник

Similar Species in Calidris

Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Least Concern

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Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Calidris tenuirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Sandpiper?

The scientific name of Western Sandpiper is Calidris mauri. It belongs to the genus Calidris.

What is the conservation status of Western Sandpiper?

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

Where does Western Sandpiper live?

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

What family does Western Sandpiper belong to?

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

Is Western Sandpiper endangered?

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

What kingdom does Western Sandpiper belong to?

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Western Sandpiper?

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