Flora and Fauna
- 9582
- Ruff
- Information from Wikipedia on Philomachus pugnax, the only member of its genus, including its classification, description and behavior.
- 9584
- Kuaka, The Godwit (Limosa lapponica)
- Discusses the two subspecies and describes the migration routes of this bird. Includes an illustration.
- 9585
- Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa)
- Features a photo plus information on habitat, diet, nesting, and migration.
- 9586
- Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii)
- Photos of the juvenile and adult of this species, including brief facts about its range, foraging habits, and physical traits.
- 9587
- Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
- Identification tips, photo, and taxonomy chart for this species.
- 9588
- Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla)
- Provides facts about the physical characteristics, distribution, reproduction, and behavior of this shorebird.
- 9589
- Little Stint (Calidris minuta)
- Describes the difference in physical appearance between this bird and similar species. Includes photos.
- 9590
- Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)
- Offers photos and details about this bird's breeding, migration, and physical traits.
- 9591
- Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
- Species account describes this shorebird's identifying traits, distribution, nesting, and behavior. Includes a photo and sound file.
- 9592
- Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis)
- Physical traits and breeding range of this New Zealand migratory bird. Includes illustration.
- 9594
- Sanderling: Calidris alba
- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.
- 9596
- Black Turnstone: Arenaria melanocephala
- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.
- 9597
- Ruddy Turnstone: Arenaria interpres
- Introduction to this species, from Birds of North America Online, with a photograph and range map.
- 9598
- Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
- Description of the breeding ranges of two subspecies of this bird.