About the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a small-medium migratory wader or shorebird, found mostly in Siberia during the summer breeding period and Australia for wintering.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris acuminata |
| Species Codes | shtsan, SPTS, STSA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper?
The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper?
The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a small-medium migratory wader or shorebird, found mostly in Siberia during the summer breeding period and Australia for wintering....
Where can I report a Sharp-tailed Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Sharp-tailed Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtsan, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sandpipers and Allies 98 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
4,720
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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