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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Common Sandpiper · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
18–20 cm
Body Mass
48 g
Wingspan
27.3 cm
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 66

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 66).

DEF 41

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 41).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Jochem verweij · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic: widespread & subarctic to temperate inland waterbody margins of Palearctic: British Isles Northern to Scandinavia Southern to Iberian Pen. & Eastern through temperate Russia to East-central Chukotskiy Pen. (Northeastern Russia) & Southern from Turkey & Caucasus & Iran & Central Asia to Kashmir (Northwestern Himalayas) & Northern Mongolia & Northeastern China and Japan Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Actitis hypoleucos

Which family does it belong to?

Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic: widespread & subarctic to temperate inland waterbody margins of Palearctic: British Isles Northern to Scandinavia Southern to Iberian Pen. & Eastern through temperate Russia to East-central Chukotskiy Pen. (Northeastern Russia) & Southern from Turkey & Caucasus & Iran & Central Asia to Kashmir (Northwestern Himalayas) & Northern Mongolia & Northeastern China and Japan

Sources & credits

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