C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Scolopacidae

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

CIOC 2144

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Charadriiformes · Scolopacidae

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius).

ATK81

DEF51

XC1032430 · Gean Carlo Valdés · CC0 1.0

2087 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 18–20 cm
Body Mass: 40.4 g
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Migratory

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ATK 81

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 81).

DEF 51

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 51).

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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

Gean Carlo Valdés · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America: widespread & low Arctic to temperate inland waterbody margins of Nearctic: Aleutian Is. & Alaska mainland except North Slope & Canada (except far Northern and Arctic Arch.) to Newfoundland & Southern to Southwestern & East-central USA Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Actitis macularius

Which family does it belong to?

Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)

Where is it found?

North America: widespread & low Arctic to temperate inland waterbody margins of Nearctic: Aleutian Is. & Alaska mainland except North Slope & Canada (except far Northern and Arctic Arch.) to Newfoundland & Southern to Southwestern & East-central USA