6,620 observationsLeast Concern
Temminck's Stint
Calidris temminckii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Calidris
About
Temminck's stint (Calidris temminckii) is a small wader. This bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the Dutch naturalist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Temminck's Stint is Calidris temminckii.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the class Aves.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
- Temminck's Stint belongs to the genus Calidris.