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Definition of spotted sandpiper

spotted sandpiper

Plural:spotted sandpipers
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A small, widespread North American shorebird (Actitis macularius) that frequents freshwater margins and is characterized by a prominently spotted breast during the breeding season and a distinctive, constant teetering motion of its tail when walking.

Example

"While hiking along the edge of the river, we paused to watch a spotted sandpiper teetering on a log as it actively searched for insects."

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spotted puffer
spotted python
spotted raphael catfish
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spotted thick-lipped loach

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted sandpiper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted-sandpiper
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