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Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Calidris

About

Baird's sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) is a small shorebird. It is among those calidrids which were formerly included in the genus Erolia, which was subsumed into the genus Calidris in 1973. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The English name and specific bairdii commemorate Spencer Fullerton Baird, 19th-century naturalist and assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baird's Sandpiper?
The scientific name of Baird's Sandpiper is Calidris bairdii.
What kingdom does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Baird's Sandpiper belong to?
Baird's Sandpiper belongs to the genus Calidris.