calidris melanotos (Meaning)
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calidris melanotos (n)
American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting
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American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting
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Calidris melanotos, also known as the Pectoral Sandpiper, is a species of shorebird found in North America.
Bird enthusiasts often spot Calidris melanotos during its migration southward in the fall.
The distinctive markings on the breast of Calidris melanotos aid in its identification among other sandpipers.
During the breeding season, Calidris melanotos nests in the Arctic tundra regions of Canada and Alaska.
