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Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Antarctica

Learn about 7 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Antarctica. Includes 1 regular species and 6 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Least Concern
Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Greenshank

Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Least Concern
Grey Phalarope

Grey Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Least Concern
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern
Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Near Threatened
Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba

Least Concern
Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Least Concern

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Greenshank

Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Grey Phalarope

Grey Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba

Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus