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Semipalmated Sandpiper
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Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
The Semipalmated Sandpiper is a small, quick bird that loves to run along the shore. It has tiny webbed feet that help it wade through water and find tasty bugs to eat.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Semipalmated Sandpiper is a small shorebird with short, dark legs and a relatively straight, dark bill. Its upperparts are brownish-grey, and its underparts are white. It's distinguished by its partially webbed toes and quick, scurrying movements.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyScolopacidaeGenusCalidris
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Parents leave their chicks after hatching, letting them grow up fast!
Their "semi-palmated" name means they have small webs on their toes!
These tiny birds eat so fast, they can snatch over 30 snacks a minute!
They breed in the Arctic tundra, where summer days are super long!
Special abilities
Ability
Surefooted Forager
Semipalmated Sandpiper has partially webbed feet that help them walk on soft mud without sinking.
Ability
Sensitive Sniffer
Semipalmated Sandpiper can find tiny prey by probing mud, sensing vibrations with its bill.
Ability
Migration Master
Semipalmated Sandpiper can fly thousands of kilometers between continents without stopping.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 13-15 cm
- Wingspan
- 28-31 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.036 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-8 years
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4
- Incubation
- 19-22 days
- Migration Distance
- 5000 km
Diet & Feeding
These tiny birds gobble up small insects and worms found in mud and sand!
Primary Foods
- Marine worms
- Insect larvae
- Small crustaceans
- Amphipods
- Mollusks
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Migrating falcons actively hunt these shorebirds.
eaten by
Arctic Fox
Vulpes lagopus
Preys on nests, eggs, and chicks in tundra.
eaten by
Sandworm
Nereis virens
A major food source in coastal mudflats.
eaten by
Amphipod
Corophium volutator
Tiny crustaceans are critical prey.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Webbed Feet
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Semipalmated Sandpiper?
13-15 cm
What is Semipalmated Sandpiper's wingspan?
28-31 cm
How much does Semipalmated Sandpiper weigh?
0.02-0.036 kg
How long does Semipalmated Sandpiper live?
3-8 years
How fast can Semipalmated Sandpiper move?
70 km/h
What does Semipalmated Sandpiper eat?
These tiny birds gobble up small insects and worms found in mud and sand!
Where is Semipalmated Sandpiper usually found?
Coastal areas
How does Semipalmated Sandpiper hunt?
Foraging
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