StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height20 cm
Weight65 g
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"Sharp-tailed sandpipers can fly non-stop for up to 7,000 kilometers during migration!"
Field Guide
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
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The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a charming visitor to New Zealand's shores, arriving each year from its breeding grounds in northeast Asia. About the size of a blackbird, this wader catches the eye with its distinctive shape and active foraging behavior. Its annual journey to our coasts makes it a fascinating subject for birdwatchers.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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