Sanderling
(Calidris alba)
| Sanderling
Information Length: 7 - 8" Habitat: Breeding habitat: Rocky arctic tundra. During migration and in winter: Sandy ocean beaches, mudflats, sandy edges of inland lakes and |
 Sanderling Photo © Don DesJardin |
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| Diet:
Small crustaceans (especially, sand crabs), small mollusks, marine worms. On breeding grounds, insects and their larvae. |
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 Identification
tips for the Sanderling |
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| Range
Map: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Winter Map (CBC) | ||||
| Additional Information: | ||||
| National
Wildlife Federation Photo, description, voice, habitat, nesting, range, discussion. |
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