Calidris is 'n genus van voëls in die familie strandlopers en snippe (Scolopacidae).
Die genus omvat ongeveer 19 spesies.
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'n Knoet (Calidris canutus) | |
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Suborde: | Scolopaci |
Familie: | Scolopacidae (partim) |
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Voëls in die genus is klein tot mediumgrootte trekvoëls met lang vlerke en relatief kort snawels wat in die Arktiese-gebiede broei. Hulle vorm in die winter groot swerms langs riviermondings en kusgebiede.
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