North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Spotted Sandpiper
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: SPSA (1)
Chevalier grivelé
Actitis macularius
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Sandpipers
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5" 19cm | 15" 38cm | 1.4 oz 39.7g | Scolopacidae | Actitis macularius |
North American Birds Videos
- Click here - Breeding Plumage
- Click here - Non-breeding Plumage
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Spotted Sandpipers can be found on most lakes and rivers in North America. This shorebird can be recognized by its continuous bobbing tail, and its short flights, along with its rapid wing beats. In the nesting season, this bird's breast is covered in dark spots, and in the winter months, it changes its appearance into a grey color plumage.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.