Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Nicaragua

Learn about 7 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Nicaragua. Includes 5 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Grey Phalarope

Grey Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Least Concern
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern
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.

Dunlin

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Least Concern
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

Least Concern

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