Rock sandpiper

The Rock Sandpiper is a small shorebird.

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

TAXON: Rock Sandpiper, Calidris ptilocnemis tschuktschorum Image of Rock Sandpiper, photo by R. Gill Justification: This high priority subspecies provides a major migratory link between Asia and North America; about 10,000 birds nest in western Siberia and migrate directly to Alaska in fall. Background: The tschuktschorum subspecies of the Rock Sandpiper (Calidris ptilocnemis) breeds in coastal mountains and uplands in eastern Russian (Chukotka Peninsula) and western Alaska (from n. More

Rock SandpiperCalidris ptilocnemis = REPORT SIGHTING ADD TO LIFE LIST ADD TO TARGET SPECIES LIST REMOVE FROM WATCH LISTbreeding adult (nominate)© Vireo click to enlarge Listen FAMILY Sandpipers Family Description DESCRIPTION 8-9" (20-23 cm). A small, rock-dwelling sandpiper. Winter birds plain slate-gray on head, breast, and upperparts; dark bill has pale base. More

Rock SandpiperCalidris ptilocnemis Order CHARADRIIFORMES – Family SCOLOPACIDAE Issue No. 686 Authors: Gill, Robert E., Pavel S. Tomkovich, and Brian J. Mccaffery * 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 Rock Sandpiper (Calidris or Erolia ptilocnemis) is a small shorebird. Adults have short yellow legs and a medium thin dark bill. The body is dark on top with a slight purplish gloss and mainly white underneath. The breast is smeared with grey and the rump is black. The Pribilof Islands subspecies of this bird shows a bold black belly patch. Their breeding habitat is the northern tundra on Arctic Pacific coast of Alaska and the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. More

Rock SandpiperCalidris ptilocnemis WatchList 2007 Status: http://web1.audubon.org/filerepository/science/speciesprofiles/watchlist/Red. More

The Rock Sandpiper is a sturdy shorebird of the northern Pacific coast. Where the surf washes nutrients over rocky shores and gravel banks, the Rock Sandpiper thrives in frigid temperatures, in areas with short winter and long summer days. The sandpiper's species name, "ptilocnemis," means "feather boot" and describes one of its adaptations to the cold—protective feathers covering the leg down to the heel. More

Rock Sandpiper: Breeds along coast of western Alaska, winters on coast south to Northern and Central California. Nests on tundra; winters on rocky shores, often with Black Turnstones and Surfbirds. Voice Text "tu-tu-tu-tu-tu" Interesting Facts * Unlike their counterparts, Rock Sandpipers do not chip or pry attached prey from its substrate. More

WatchList Species Account for Rock Sandpiper (Calidris ptilocnemis) = Qualifies for the list as a Red List Species Photo: USFWS The Rock Sandpiper, whose numbers are estimated at no more than 100,000 individuals, winters farther north than any other shorebird. More

A soft, downy chick belonging to the Rock Sandpiper species, sits in his soft nest in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, USA. - A small, colorful shorebird chick, known as a Rock Sandpiper, sits alone in the greenery in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, USA. The female Rock Sandpiper will lay about 4 eggs which take about 4 weeks before they hatch and the chick emerges. More

A soft, downy chick belonging to the Rock Sandpiper species, sits in his soft nest in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, USA. A small, colorful shorebird chick, known as a Rock Sandpiper, sits alone in the greenery in the... More

Rock Sandpiper Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * Adult breedingPopOutZoom In Adult breeding * © 2004 Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Pribilof Islands, Alaska * Adult nonbreedingPopOutZoom In Adult nonbreeding * © 2004 Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Homer, Alaska * JuvenilePopOutZoom More

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In Washington, Rock Sandpipers are usually found singly or in small groups, in flocks with Black Turnstones and Surfbirds. They are fairly gregarious, but will sometimes gather in groups separate from the other rock shorebirds. Unlike their counterparts on the rocks, Rock Sandpipers do not chip or pry attached prey from its substrate. They move slowly along and pick up moving prey from the crevices and seaweed among the rocks. More

Rock Sandpipers are capable of swimming, but most foraging is done on foot, either on the surface or snow or ice, or in rocky, intertidal areas. Rock Sandpipers appear to have fairly high annual survival rates, and have been known to live over seven years in the wild. The Birdzilla. More

Rock Sandpiper has a dark tail, the Surfbird has a white tail terminating in a black triangle, and the Black Turnstone has a checkered black and white pattern on the back. info@borealbirds.org | 206.956. More

Rock Sandpiper - Calidris ptilocnemis = series details Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Scolopacidae Genus: Numenius Description rock sandpiperThe rock sandpiper is a plump, medium-sized shorebird 7-8 inches in length. More

Rock Sandpiper - Oregon Shore Birds Location in Oregon Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range Purple is Year-round range - Yellow is Migration range Rock Sandpiper range Rock Sandpiper Calidris ptilocnemis - Nests on tundra; winters on rocky shores, often with Black Turnstones and Surfbirds. Migrates late in fall. More

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Rock Sandpiper ( Calidris ptilocnemis ) = Rock Sandpiper | Calidris ptilocnemis photo Rock Sandpiper, Southwest Point, St. Paul Island, Alaska Photograph by Alan And Elaine Wilson. Some rights reserved. ROCK SANDPIPER FACTS - - Description The Rock Sandpiper is a medium sized shorebird with medium bill and fairly short yellow legs. In the breeding season, the back is patterned black and reddish brown. More

The Rock Sandpiper, Calidris or Erolia ptilocnemis is a small shorebird. pets No rock sandpiper pets yet! pictures No rock sandpiper pictures yet! videos No rock sandpiper videos yet! owners No rock sandpiper owners yet! blogs No rock sandpiper blogs yet! This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. More