Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Turks and Caicos

Learn about 8 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Turks and Caicos. Includes 6 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
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.

Dunlin

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Least Concern
Red-necked Phalarope

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

Least Concern

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