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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