About the Surfbird
The surfbird is a small stocky wader in the family Scolopacidae. It was once considered to be allied to the turnstones, and placed in the monotypic genus Aphriza, but is now placed in the genus Calidris.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris virgata |
| Species Codes | surfbi, SURF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Surfbird belong to?
The Surfbird (Calidris virgata) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Surfbird?
The surfbird is a small stocky wader in the family Scolopacidae. It was once considered to be allied to the turnstones, and placed in the monotypic genus Aphriza, but is now placed in the genus Calidris....
Where can I report a Surfbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Surfbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code surfbi, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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