Common Sandpiper

The Common Sandpiper (*Actitis hypoleucos*) is a species of bird classified within the family Scolopacidae and order Charadriiformes. Described by Linnaeus in 1758, it belongs to the class Aves and phylum Chordata. The species has a wingspan of 0.273 and inhabits both marine and freshwater environments. Its taxonomic status is accepted, and it is part of the genus *Actitis*.

The bird’s range includes China, specifically the Nanling Mountains, as well as Africa and Burkina Faso. The IUCN Red List assessed its conservation status as Least Concern in 2025, although a regional conservation status of Near Threatened is also noted. The species is documented in various sources, including the *Nordisk familjebok* and *Birds of the World*.