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In breeding plumage, adult has two dark bands on breast, the upper band thin and blackish, the lower band broad and rusty.
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At a glance
FamilyPlovers and Lapwings
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from March to April.
Range map
Range map
794visible hotspots
21891visible 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
Behavior
Much of the population migrates to overwinter along coastal areas in Australia, but also ventures into freshwater wetlands and grasslands.
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