Least Concern

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

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About

The upland sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird that prefers grassland habitats rather than coastal areas. They are known for their distinctive call and elegant flight.

Habitat

Grasslands and prairies of North America

Diet

Insectivorous - insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates

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Fun Facts

Upland sandpipers migrate long distances, wintering in South America.
They have a distinctive, haunting call that has been described as a wolf whistle.
Unlike most shorebirds, they nest on the ground in grasslands rather than near water.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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