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Small plover with streaked upperparts, strong white eyebrow, and a heavy black line through the eye.
Not listed
Indigenous: Bilidjuu, Didar Djerap
At a glance
FamilyPlovers and Lapwings
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Powys, V.
Range map
Range map
5784visible hotspots
62751visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note red eyering. Adult has distinctive black V on chest.
Behavior
Very common around freshwater wetlands.
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