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Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

Taxonomy

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

About

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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