Spotted Sandpiper

The Spotted Sandpiper is a small shorebird, 18–20 cm long. Together with its sister species, the Common Sandpiper they make up the genus Actitis. They replace each other geographically; stray birds may settle down with breeders of the other species and hybridize.

The Spotted Sandpiper is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The spotted sandpiper is one of the successful species of birds. The old writers, speaking of a time when the surface of the country was very different from at present, are in accord as to the abundance of this bird in North America. More

Spotted Sandpipers breed in a variety of freshwater habitats from sea level to alpine areas, although they are not as common at higher elevations. Nesting near streams, rivers, and lakes in open and wooded country, they require a shore for foraging and herbaceous cover for their nests. During migration and winter, they can be found almost anywhere near water, including mudflats, beaches, breakwaters, sewage ponds, and even in irrigation ditches. More

Spotted SandpiperActitis macularius Order CHARADRIIFORMES – Family SCOLOPACIDAE Issue No. 289 Authors: Oring, Lewis W., Elizabeth M. Gray, and J. Michael Reed * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius syn. Actitis macularia) is a small shorebird, 18–20 cm long. Together with its sister species, the Common Sandpiper (A. hypoleucos) they make up the genus Actitis. They replace each other geographically; stray birds may settle down with breeders of the other species and hybridize. Their breeding habitat is near fresh water across most of Canada and the United States. They migrate to the southern United States and South America, and are very rare vagrants to western Europe. More

Spotted Sandpiper Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * Adult breedingPopOutZoom In Adult breeding * © Marie Read, Mono County, California, June 2000 * Adult nonbreedingPopOutZoom In Adult nonbreeding * © Marie Read Similar Species - More

Spotted Sandpiper in winter plumage Ecology - It is a gregarious bird and is seen in large flocks, and has the distinctive stiff-winged flight, low over the water, of Actitis waders. The Common Sandpiper breeds across most of temperate and subtropical Europe and Asia, and migrates to Africa, southern Asia and Australia in winter. More

Spotted Sandpiper callPlay sound The call of the Spotted Sandpiper - Problems listening to this file? See media help. Adults have short yellowish legs and an orange bill with a dark tip. The body is brown on top and white underneath with black spots. More

Spotted Sandpipers nest on the ground. Females may mate with more than one male, leaving incubation to them. These birds forage on ground or water, picking up food by sight. They may also catch insects in flight. They eat insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates. As they forage, they can be recognized by their constant nodding and teetering. Copyright: Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from Wikipedia. More

The average length of a Spotted Sandpiper is 18-12 cm. Due to the reversed sexual dimorphism seen in this species, the female is larger than the male, weighing 43-50 g compared to his 34-41 g (Oring, et al, 1997). There are two types of plumage commonly seen, the alternate plumage and the basic plumage. The alternate plumage is described as brownish to olive gray above and white below, with bold black spotting. Birds with the basic plumage are grayer and less distinctly marked. More

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The spotted sandpiper reminds me of a toy I had as a child. It was a mehanical bird that tipped forward to dip its bill in a cup of water. The toy was counterweighted somehow so that when the water soaked into the bill, the bird pivoted back upright. And as the air dried the bill, down went the bird's head again. The spotted sandpiper teeters forward and back the same way, but much, much faster. More

Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularia At-a-Glance • Peak Breeding Activity: May-August • Incubation: 19-22 days • Clutch Size: 4 eggs • Young Fledge: 17-21 days after hatching • Typical Foods: aquatic invertebrates Description In breeding plumage, spotted sandpipers are brown above and white below with black spots on the belly. The bill is orange with a black tip. This species has a pale supercilium and dark eye line. More

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The terrific aspect of the spotted sandpiper is its spots. No other sandpiper has round spots on its chest, which makes identification fairly straightforward. The spotted sandpiper is a smaller sandpiper, about the size of a cedar waxwing, or, for a more common measurement, significantly smaller than an American robin.) The following spots are less than perfectly round; nevertheless, I'm sure it's a spotted sandpiper. More

The spotted sandpiper has a brown back and partial brown breastband, a white front, long pale legs, a dark eyeline, and a white eyebrow. The nonbreeding adult and the young spotted sandpiper have long brown bills. The breeding adult and the young spotted sandpiper have some black bars on their backs, while the nonbreeding adult has a plain, unbarred back. The adult breeding bird also has a long orange bill and black spots on it front. More

Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis macularius = Characteristics Range Habitat Diet Life Cycle Behavior Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae Genus: Actitis Spotted Sandpiper Click on the images for a larger view. More

The spotted sandpiper breeds across most of Canada and the United States, including New Hampshire. It winters along the the Pacific Coast in the west. In the east, it winters along the Atlantic Coast of the southern United States south to South America. Habitat Spotted SandpiperThe spotted sandpiper lives on the edges freshwater sources like ponds, streams, lakes, and rivers. In winter it is found in shallow, muddy lagoons; creeks; canals; and mudflats. More

SPOTTED SANDPIPER Actitis macularia L8" (19cm) The spotted sandpiper is possibly the most well known breeding sandpiper in the United States. The adult in breeding plumage is unmistakable with striking black spots on its white breast. This sandpiper has an unusual habit of constantly bobbing its tail while standing still or when feeding. The spotted sandpiper inhabits rivers and lakes with sparsely vegetated islands or shorelines. More

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Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis maculariaOne of the most widespread and common of the Sandpipers, the Spotted Sandpiper can be found teetering along shorelines and riverbanks throughout the state. They are generally found singly, very rarely in groups. It has a habit of constantly bobbing its rear end up and down. Wintering grounds include the coastlines and southern portions of the United States all the way through southern South America. Habitat: Could be found in nearly any aquatic habitat in the state. More

Spotted Sandpiper, Actitis macularia = Description Field ID Great Lakes Habitat Conservation Status Migration Nest & Eggs Song The Water Connection The next time you More

spotted sandpiperspotted sandpiper - common North American sandpiper Actitis maculariasandpiper - any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the ploversActitis, genus Actitis - a genus of Scolopacidae How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. More

vues SmithsonianMBC — 28 janvier 2010 — Spotted sandpiper recorded by George Jameson. SmithsonianMBC — 28 janvier 2010 — Spotted sandpiper recorded by George Jameson. More