Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Least ConcernThe Common Sandpiper is a small wader that bobs its rear end up and down as it walks along riverbanks and lakeshores. It flies low over the water on stiff, flicking wingbeats.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Wetlands
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Actitis hypoleucos
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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