Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Brazil

Learn about 8 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Brazil. Includes 5 regular species and 3 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

Brazil flag BR
All Birds
8 results
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern
Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Near Threatened
Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Least Concern
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.

Bar-tailed Godwit

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Near Threatened
Grey Phalarope

Grey Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Least Concern
Ruff

Ruff

Philomachus pugnax

Least Concern

Explore More Birds in Brazil

By Family

Albatrosses Barn Owls Cardinals Ducks, Geese and Swans Falcons and Caracaras Finches Grebes Gulls, Terns and Skimmers Hawks and Eagles Herons Hummingbirds New World Blackbirds New World Sparrows New World Vultures Northern Storm-petrels Old World Sparrows Osprey Parrots Parulidae Penguins Petrels and Shearwaters Pigeons and Doves Plovers Potoos Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas Swallows and Martins Tanagers Thrushes Typical Owls Tyrant-flycatchers Woodpeckers