About the Terek Sandpiper
The Terek sandpiper is a small migratory Palearctic wader species and is the only member of the genus Xenus. It is named after the Terek River which flows into the west of the Caspian Sea, as it was first observed around this area.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Xenus cinereus |
| Species Codes | tersan, TESA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Terek Sandpiper belong to?
The Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Terek Sandpiper?
The Terek sandpiper is a small migratory Palearctic wader species and is the only member of the genus Xenus. It is named after the Terek River which flows into the west of the Caspian Sea, as it was first observed around this area....
Where can I report a Terek Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Terek Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tersan, or on iNaturalist.
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