About the Buff-breasted Sandpiper
The buff-breasted sandpiper is a small shorebird. The species name subruficollis is from Latin subrufus, "reddish" and collis, "-necked/-throated". It is a calidrid sandpiper.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris subruficollis |
| Species Codes | bubsan, BBSA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-breasted Sandpiper belong to?
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper?
The Buff-breasted Sandpiper is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Buff-breasted Sandpiper?
The buff-breasted sandpiper is a small shorebird. The species name subruficollis is from Latin subrufus, \"reddish\" and collis, \"-necked/-throated\". It is a calidrid sandpiper....
Where can I report a Buff-breasted Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-breasted Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubsan, or on iNaturalist.
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