Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes in Uruguay

Learn about 5 birds from the Sandpipers, Snipes and Phalaropes family (Scolopacidae) found in Uruguay. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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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

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