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Sanderling Bird Migration

April 10 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 79 0

A Sanderling was spotted in Narcondam Island after a long-distance migration.
The bird travelled about 7,400 km from South Australia, showing strong migration ability.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small, fast-moving shorebird found along sandy coasts.
It migrates 3,000–10,000 km between breeding (Arctic regions) and wintering areas.
Its conservation status is “Least Concern” as per IUCN, but habitat loss is a threat.