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North America
Andean Godwit
Actitis lapponica
About this species
The Andean Godwit (Scolopacidae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours urban environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Andean Godwit is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Scolopacidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Scolopacidae family and Charadriiformes order.