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Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Papua New Guinea

Learn about 15 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Papua New Guinea. Includes 14 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Barn Owls Bustards Cassowaries and Emus Cranes Ducks, Geese and Swans Falcons and Caracaras Fantails Grebes Gulls, Terns and Skimmers Hawks and Eagles Herons Kingfishers Osprey Pigeons and Doves Plovers Rails, Gallinules and Coots Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas Starlings Woodswallows and Butcherbirds
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Bar-tailed Godwit

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Near Threatened
Black-tailed Godwit

Black-tailed Godwit

Limosa limosa

Near Threatened
Common Sandpiper

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Least Concern
Curlew Sandpiper

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Near Threatened
Greenshank

Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Least Concern
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern
Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Near Threatened
Red-necked Phalarope

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

Least Concern
Redshank

Redshank

Tringa totanus

Least Concern
Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Least Concern
Ruff

Ruff

Philomachus pugnax

Least Concern
Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba

Least Concern
Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Least Concern
Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

Least Concern
Bar-tailed Godwit

Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Black-tailed Godwit

Black-tailed Godwit

Limosa limosa

Common Sandpiper

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Curlew Sandpiper

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Greenshank

Greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Red-necked Phalarope

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

Redshank

Redshank

Tringa totanus

Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Ruff

Ruff

Philomachus pugnax

Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba

Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Stint

Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Least Concern

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Stint

Little Stint

Calidris minuta

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Barn Owls Bustards Cassowaries and Emus Cranes Ducks, Geese and Swans Falcons and Caracaras Fantails Grebes Gulls, Terns and Skimmers Hawks and Eagles Herons Kingfishers Osprey Pigeons and Doves Plovers Rails, Gallinules and Coots Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes Skuas Starlings Woodswallows and Butcherbirds