About the Solitary Sandpiper
The solitary sandpiper is a small shorebird. The genus name Tringa is the Neo-Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific solitaria is Latin for "solitary" from solus, "alone".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Tringa solitaria |
| Species Codes | solsan, SOSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Solitary Sandpiper belong to?
The Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Solitary Sandpiper?
The solitary sandpiper is a small shorebird. The genus name Tringa is the Neo-Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific solitaria is Latin for \"solitary\" f...
Where can I report a Solitary Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Solitary Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solsan, or on iNaturalist.
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