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Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Learn about 6 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Includes 3 regular species and 3 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Near Threatened
Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Least Concern
Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Least Concern
Red Knot

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Stint

Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Least Concern
Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Least Concern
Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba

Least Concern

Vagrant Scolopacidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Stint

Little Stint

Calidris minuta

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Sanderling

Sanderling

Calidris alba