About the Curlew Sandpiper
The curlew sandpiper is a small wader. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding in the bogs and coastal lowlands of the Siberian Arctic, arriving there in June and staying until August or September. After the breeding season, it migrates south to spend the winter in Africa and along the coasts of Oceania and southern Eurasia, occupying tidal mudflats and saltpans.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris ferruginea |
| Species Codes | cursan, CUSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Curlew Sandpiper belong to?
The Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Curlew Sandpiper?
The curlew sandpiper is a small wader. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding in the bogs and coastal lowlands of the Siberian Arctic, arriving there in June and staying until August or September. After the breeding season, it migrates south to spend the winter in Africa and along the coasts of Oce...
Where can I report a Curlew Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Curlew Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cursan, or on iNaturalist.
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