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Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

Taxonomy

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

About

The least sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) is the smallest shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific minutilla is Medieval Latin for "very small".

Frequently Asked Questions

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