Birds of Cuba - Calidris


Sanderling (Calidris alba) Two Hills County, Alberta, Canada
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Sanderling (Calidris alba) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA Non-breeding plumage (most common in tropical America).
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Northern migrant. Small, fast moving species normally seen running along ocean shore. Breeding plumage is more likely seen in spring when heading north.


Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) Churchill, Manitoba, Canada Breeding plumage.
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Northern migrant. Note large size and long legs. Seen inland during migration.


Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) Curry Hammock State Park, Florida,
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Northern migrant. Note yellow-green legs.


Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) Near Threatened Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Semipalmated refers to the webbing on the feet. An uncommon sandpiper.
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Northern migrant. Uncommon. Usually seen along the coast.

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