VU

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Marine intertidal· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Frequently asked questions

Why is White-rumped Sandpiper classified as Vulnerable?
White-rumped Sandpiper is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does White-rumped Sandpiper live?
White-rumped Sandpiper occurs in Canada, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to White-rumped Sandpiper?
The main threats to White-rumped Sandpiper are 11.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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