Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Spotted Sandpiper

Location in Oregon
Blue is Winter range - Red is Summer range
Purple is Year-round range

Spotted Sandpiper range

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularia - Common breeder along fresh water, winters along southern coasts. Body is typically tilted forward, head held low. It bobs tail up and down almost continuously. In flight the wings are held stiffly downward with shallow rapid beats. No breast spots in winter or young. Usually seen singly. Call is a shrill 2- or 3-note piping.

Look at Next Bird    Back to Bird Directory Page 10    Back to Thumbs Page 28