About the Spotted Sandpiper
The spotted sandpiper is a small shorebird. Together with its sister species the common sandpiper, it makes up the genus Actitis. They replace each other geographically; stray birds may settle down with breeders of the other species and hybridize.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Actitis macularius |
| Species Codes | sposan, SPSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Sandpiper belong to?
The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Sandpiper?
The spotted sandpiper is a small shorebird. Together with its sister species the common sandpiper, it makes up the genus Actitis. They replace each other geographically; stray birds may settle down with breeders of the other species and hybridize....
Where can I report a Spotted Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sposan, or on iNaturalist.
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