Home> Animals > Birds > Shorebirds Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 12 Of 23 Prev    Next Sandpiper  Publish Date : 14-01-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 128 Rating : Not rated The Scolopacidae are a large family of waders, (known as shorebirds in North America). Many of the smaller species are often called "sandpipers", especially members of genera Calidris, Tringa and Actitis. Other well-known groups include curlews and snipes. The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next