The spotted sandpiper is a small shorebird, 18–20 cm long. Together with its sister species, the Common Sandpiper they make up the genus "Actitis". They replace each other geographically; stray birds may settle down with breeders of the other species and hybridize.
Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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Uploaded Jul 6, 2014. Captured Jul 5, 2014 18:10 in Erie Canal Heritage Trail, Rochester, NY 14623, USA.
