About the Stilt Sandpiper
The stilt sandpiper is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek; the genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for a gray-colored waterside bird. The specific himantopus means "strap foot" or "thong foot", and also refers to the stilt.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) |
| Species | Calidris himantopus |
| Species Codes | stisan, STSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stilt Sandpiper belong to?
The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) belongs to the Sandpipers and Allies family (Scolopacidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Stilt Sandpiper?
The stilt sandpiper is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek; the genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for a gray-colored waterside bird. The specific himantopus means \"strap foot\" or \"thong foot\", and also refers to the stilt....
Where can I report a Stilt Sandpiper sighting?
You can log sightings of Stilt Sandpiper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stisan, or on iNaturalist.
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