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Sandpiper Species

New Zealand contains 5 of Sandpiper species. These include Curlew Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, and Terek Sandpiper.

Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Uncommon

Native

Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

Fairly Common

Native

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

Very Rare

Native

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Calidris acuminata

Uncommon

Native

Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Very Rare

Native