Family

Scolopacidae

Habits

Diurnal,

Habitat

Coastal Wetlands, Muddy surface waters; open swamps and streams; fresh or saline.

Breeding

June July in Artic Circle, 4 eggs, light grey-green. Females incubate and rear young unaided. Incubation period 21-23 days.

Diet

Omnivore, small crustaceans; insects; worms and plant matter.

Details

Common Name: Pectoral Sandpiper Scientific Name: Calidris melanotos
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Charadriiformes
Class: Aves Category: Native
Status: Data Deficient Size: Unavailable

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