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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Taxonomy

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

About

The sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small wading bird. The name derives from Old English sand-yrðling, "sand-ploughman". The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific alba is Latin for "white".

Frequently Asked Questions

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