About the White-winged Sandpiper
The Moorea sandpiper is an extinct member of the large wader family Scolopacidae that was endemic to Mo'orea in French Polynesia, where the locals called it te-te in the Tahitian language.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Prosobonia leucoptera |
| Species Codes | whwsan1, TASA, WWSA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Sandpiper belong to?
The White-winged Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Sandpiper?
The Moorea sandpiper is an extinct member of the large wader family Scolopacidae that was endemic to Mo'orea in French Polynesia, where the locals called it te-te in the Tahitian language....
Where can I report a White-winged Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwsan1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
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