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Tringa solitaria

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A medium-sized (8-9 inches) sandpiper, the Solitary Sandpiper, is most easily identified by its dark gray back and wings, streaked neck, straight bill, and dull greenish legs. In winter, this species becomes slightly duller-plumaged overall. This species may be separated from the related Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) by that species’ yellow legs and paler plumage and from the similarly-sized Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) by that species’ larger size and curved bill. Male and female Solitary Sandpipers are similar to one another in all seasons. The Solitary Sandpiper primarily breeds in Alaska and central Canada. This species is a long-distance migrant, wintering from Texas and the Bahamas south to southern South America. Solitary Sandpipers migrate through the Caribbean, along both coasts of North America, and in the interior of the continent. Solitary Sandpipers primarily breed in freshwater marshes surrounded by northern evergreen forests. In winter and on migration, this species may be found in a number of wetland habitats, including freshwater or saltwater marshes, flooded grasslands, and estuaries. Solitary Sandpipers mainly eat small invertebrates, including insects, aquatic worms, and mollusks. Due to its remote breeding habitat, most birdwatchers never see Solitary Sandpipers during the summer. On migration or during the winter, this species may be seen probing the mud for food with its bill while wading in shallow water. Solitary Sandpipers are primarily active during the day.

Threat Status: Least Concern

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Chevalier solitaire

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Tringa solitaria

Le Chevalier solitaire (Tringa solitaria) est une espèce d'oiseau limicole appartenant à la famille des Scolopacidae[1].

Taxinomie

D'après Alan P. Peterson, cette espèce est constituée des sous-espèces suivantes :

  • Tringa solitaria cinnamomea (Brewster) 1890 ;
  • Tringa solitaria solitaria A. Wilson 1813.

Répartition et habitat

Description

Comportement

Alimentation

Reproduction

Vol et locomotion

Vocalisation et sons

Écologie et préservation

Notes et références

  1. Brûlotte, Suzanne., Les oiseaux du Québec : guide d'initiation, Broquet, 2001, c2000 (ISBN 2-89000-535-6 et 9782890005358, OCLC , lire en ligne), p. 151

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Chevalier solitaire: Brief Summary

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Tringa solitaria

Le Chevalier solitaire (Tringa solitaria) est une espèce d'oiseau limicole appartenant à la famille des Scolopacidae.

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