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Least Sandpiper - Calidris minutilla

Least Sandpiper - Calidris minutilla
Calidris minutilla
Calidris minutilla Calidris minutilla
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Global Rank: G5
State Rank: SNA

Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 3
PIF: none
 

General Description
The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Distribution
Montana Range





Migration
The Bozeman area migration occurs from May 2 to 17 and August 1 to October 1, with peaks on May 9 and September 5 (Skaar 1969).

Habitat
Least Sandpipers are found in a variety of moist habitats, often with Semipalmated, Baird's or Western Sandpipers (Johnsgard 1986). In the Bozeman area, they are seen on the grassy margins of mudflats and flooded fields (Skaar 1969).

Citation for data on this website:
Least Sandpiper — Calidris minutilla.  Montana Field Guide.  Retrieved on November 20, 2008, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_ABNNF11100.aspx
 
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