Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to the Semipalmated Sandpiper include habitat loss and degradation along its migratory routes and breeding grounds, as well as pollution. While there are ongoing efforts to protect key stopover sites, significant recovery programs are still developing. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness of these vulnerable species and their habitats, and by supporting local conservation initiatives through park fees and eco-friendly practices.
The semipalmated sandpiper is a very small shorebird. The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific pusilla is Latin for "very small".
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Semipalmated Sandpiper. Sightings recorded in 120 safari areas total.
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