Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Spotted Sandpiper
Chevalier grivelé
Actitis macularius
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Spotted Sandpiper
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5" 19cm | 15" 38cm | 1.4 oz 39.7g | Scolopacidae | Actitis macularius |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Spotted Sandpipers can be found on most lakes and rivers in North America. This shorebird can be recognized by its continuous tail bobbing and its short flights, along with its rapid wingbeats. In nesting season, this bird's breast is covered in dark spots, and in the winter months, it changes its appearance into a grey-coloured plumage. This sandpiper spends its winter months in the warmer tropical countries. It has been seen as a migrant in Cuba.