Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

The stilt sandpiper is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek; the genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for a gray-colored waterside bird. The specific himantopus means "strap foot" or "thong foot", and also refers to the stilt.

Scientific name

Calidris himantopus

Family

Sandpipers and Allies

IUCN status

NT