Bird · GBIF taxon 2481798
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis maculariusSpotted Sandpipers are small shorebirds that constantly teeter their hindquarters while walking along water edges. Breeding adults have dark spots below, while nonbreeding birds show plain white underparts with a noticeable shoulder mark.
shorebirdteetering gaitwater edge
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- aquatic insects
- small crustaceans
- worms
Predators
- hawks
- gulls
- mink
ThreatsShoreline development, contaminated water, recreation near nests, and altered river flow
HabitatsRocky or muddy margins of streams, ponds, lakes, rivers, and sheltered coasts
Life spanOften five years or more, with some banded birds living beyond ten years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyScolopacidae
- SpeciesActitis macularius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Follow shorelines without pressing birds away from feeding or nesting areas.
Responsible observation
- Watch: The repeated rear-body bobbing is visible even before plumage details.
- Identify: Check for a white line rising in front of the folded wing.
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