Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)

Stilt Sandpiper, a reference photo — Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The stilt sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) is a small shorebird. The scientific name is from Ancient Greek; the genus name kalidris or skalidris is a term used by Aristotle for a gray-colored waterside bird. The specific himantopus means "strap foot" or "thong foot", and also refers to the stilt.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Stilt Sandpiper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Calidris ferruginea
Limnodromus griseus
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Calidris tenuirostris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Scolopacidae
Genus: Calidris
Species: Calidris himantopus

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