StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height20 cm
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"Sanderlings lack a hind toe (hallux), a unique adaptation among sandpipers that helps them run quickly on sandy beaches."
Field Guide
Sanderling
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The Sanderling (*Calidris alba*) is a small, energetic shorebird with a nearly global distribution, regularly visiting Australian beaches during the non-breeding season. Known for its wave-chasing behaviour, it is a familiar sight on sandy shores. This plump sandpiper is a true long-distance migrant, traveling from the High Arctic to the southern coasts of Australia and beyond`.`
Distribution Map
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