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Tahiti Sandpiper
Prosobonia leucoptera
Tahiti Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Tahiti Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera) is a member of the Scolopacidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Snipes
- Genus Prosobonia
- Species leucoptera
Quick facts
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Tahiti Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera) is a species of bird in the Scolopacidae family, part of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahiti (Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Tahiti Sandpiper live?
The Tahiti Sandpiper is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahiti (Society Is., e Polynesia).
What family does the Tahiti Sandpiper belong to?
The Tahiti Sandpiper (Prosobonia leucoptera) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
Is the Tahiti Sandpiper endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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