About the Dunlin
The dunlin is a small wader in the genus Calidris. The English name is a dialect form of "dunling", first recorded in 1531–1532. It derives from dun, "dull brown", with the suffix -ling, meaning a person or thing with the given quality.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris alpina |
| Species Codes | dunlin, DUNL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dunlin belong to?
The Dunlin (Calidris alpina) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dunlin?
The Dunlin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dunlin?
The dunlin is a small wader in the genus Calidris. The English name is a dialect form of \"dunling\", first recorded in 1531–1532. It derives from dun, \"dull brown\", with the suffix -ling, meaning a person or thing with the given quality....
Where can I report a Dunlin sighting?
You can log sightings of Dunlin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dunlin, or on iNaturalist.
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