Migrant Animals

Actitis hypoleucos

Common Sandpiper
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2016
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SSN 20574
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

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Description

Actitis hypoleucos is a small sandpiper with straight dark bill. It is known as Common Sandpiper or Kedidi Pasir in Malay. It can be measured about 20 cm in length. Common sandpiper has dark olive brown crown and upperparts, in contrast with the white breast and belly (Strange & Jeyarajasingam, 1993; Jeyarajasingam & Pearson, 2012). Also, it has a clearly visible white curve up bend of wing and white supercilium with thin black eyeline. It is quite abundant and widespread passage migrant and winter visitor at low elevation. However, it has been recorded at 1,000 m in the Cameron Highlands. This small sandpiper is quite solitary, but may appear in twos or threes. It is very active while feeding as it moves in short and quick strides.

Habits

  Part Habit
 
Colony / Group
 
Solitary   —   Single only.

Habitats

No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Artificial - Aquatic → Canals and Drainage Channels, Ditches
Suitable Non-breeding
2
Artificial - Aquatic → Wastewater Treatment Areas
Suitable Non-breeding
3
Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Mangrove Forest Vegetation Above High Tide Level
Suitable Non-breeding
4
Marine Neritic → Estuaries
Suitable Non-breeding
5
Marine Neritic → Estuaries
Suitable Breeding
6
Wetlands → Permanent Rivers, Streams, Creeks [includes waterfalls]
Suitable Non-breeding
7
Wetlands → Permanent Rivers, Streams, Creeks [includes waterfalls]
Suitable Breeding
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment

Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2016 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1
2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1
2009 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1
2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1
2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
N/A
2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
N/A
1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
N/A
1988 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
N/A

Location

by State Location
  • Johore 5
  • Pahang 1
  • Penang 1
  • Perak 2
  • Terengganu 1
  • Federal Territories of Putrajaya 2
Based on publications, specimens, and images

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Azmi Mat Ali (Mr.)
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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References

Article
  1. Azman, N.M., Abdul Latip, N.S., Shahrul Anuar, M.S., Mohd Abdul Muin, M.A., Shafie, N.J. & Khairuddin, N.L. (2011). Avian Diversity and Feeding Guilds in a Secondary Forest, an Oil Palm Plantation and a Paddy Field in Riparian Areas of the Kerian River Basin, Perak, Malaysia. Tropical Life Sciences Research (TSLR) 22 (2), 45–64
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Book
  1. Field Guide to the Waterbirds of ASEAN, 2018. ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Unit (AKECU), South Korea. pp. 300.
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  14. Ismail, A., Faid, R, Ilias, R. & Yasak, M.N. (2010). The Adaptability of Released Milky Stork in Kuala Gula, Perak. Faculty of Science, Biology Dept., UPM and the Department of Wildlife and National Park, Peninsular Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 62.
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Report
  1. Laporan Inventori Hidupan Liar Putrajaya 2019. Kementerian Air, Tanah dan Sumber Asli (KATS) dan Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Semenanjung Malaysia (PERHILITAN), Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
  2. Laporan Program Kajian Inventori dan Pengurusan Hidupan Liar Tahun 2017, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya. Perbadanan Putrajaya & PERHILITAN, Malaysia.
Unpublish
  1. Checklist of Biodiversity of Setiu (2019)

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Abdul Rahman, Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid, Mr. Ahmad Amir Firdaus Bin Mad Apandi, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Ms. Amirah Hasanah Binti Mazlan, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Fatin Farisha Binti Mohd Jamil, Ms. Intan Nazira Binti Abdul Sani, Ms. Noraini Binti Osman, Ms. Norayuni Binti Ramlee, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nurliyana Binti Abd Rahman, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Nurul Atikah Abu Bakar, Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- Koay Zhong Ying & Mohd Suhaimi Bin Mohd Yusof

Species Citation :- Actitis hypoleucos. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/20574. [Retrieved 30 November 2023].

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