Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii)
Photos of the juvenile and adult of this species, including brief facts about its range, foraging habits, and physical traits.
Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
Identification tips, photo, and taxonomy chart for this species.
Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris)
Brief narrative describes this species' migration status, diet, physical appearance, and population in Perth, Australia.
Least Sandpiper (Caidris minutilla)
Provides facts about the physical characteristics, distribution, reproduction, and behavior of this shorebird.
Little Stint (Calidris minuta)
Describes the difference in physical appearance between this bird and similar species. Includes photos.
Pectoral Sandpiper (Caladris melanotos)
Offers photos and details about this bird's breeding, migration, and physical traits.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
Species account describes this shorebird's identifying traits, distribution, nesting, and behavior. Includes a photo and sound file.
Red Knot (Calidris canutus)
Illustrations, physical description, habitat, and range of this species.
Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis)
Physical traits and breeding range of this New Zealand migratory bird. Includes illustration.
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Photo, habitat, diet, and physical characteristics of this bird.
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Image plus facts about the migration, breeding, and conservation issues for Calidris pusilla.
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri)
Photographs of this species in California.