Western Sandpiper Calidris mauri
Overview
Description
The western sandpiper (Calidris mauri) is a small shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific mauri commemorates Italian botanist Ernesto Mauri (1791–1836). This is one of the most abundant shorebird species in North America, with a population in the millions.1
Taxonomy
Charadriiformes > Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies) > Shorebirds
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 12-23-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 11-30-2024 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- California, United States
Media
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Audio Recordings
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