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Tuamotu Sandpiper
Prosobonia parvirostris
Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) — Shorebirds, Gulls & Auks of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) is a member of the Scolopacidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 36 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Charadriiformes
- Family Scolopacidae Sandpipers, Snipes
- Genus Prosobonia
- Species parvirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 36 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Scolopacidae
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tuamotu Sandpiper hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of coastal habitats, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Tuamotu Sandpiper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) belongs to the Scolopacidae family of the order Charadriiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tuamotu Is. (e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 36 g, with a wing length of about 10.5 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 65 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tuamotu Sandpiper?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper is a small bird that weighs around 36 g.
Where does the Tuamotu Sandpiper live?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tuamotu Is. (e Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Tuamotu Sandpiper belong to?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper (Prosobonia parvirostris) belongs to the Scolopacidae family, in the order Charadriiformes.
What does the Tuamotu Sandpiper eat?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Tuamotu Sandpiper migrate?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tuamotu Sandpiper endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Tuamotu Sandpiper make?
1 real field recording of the Tuamotu Sandpiper — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Tuamotu Sandpiper's range?
The Tuamotu Sandpiper has a mapped global range of about 65 km².
Conservation
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