Sanderling
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| Scientific name | Calidris alba |
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| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Mass | 52 g |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Length | 18 – 20 cm |
| Did you know | If its size is misjudged, a sanderling in breeding plumage can be mistaken for some varieties of stint, or a sanderling in winter plumage can be mistaken for a dunlin or red knot. |
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| ID | 1228761 |
About Sanderling
The sanderling is a small wading bird. The name derives from Old English sand-yrðling, "sand-ploughman". The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific alba is Latin for "white".
Sanderling Photos
