Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
The western sandpiper is a small migratory shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific mauri commemorates Italian botanist Ernesto Mauri (1791–1836).
- Scientific name
- Calidris mauri
- Family
- Sandpipers and Allies
- IUCN status
- LC