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Scimitar-billed large shorebird of varied open habitats.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilySandpipers and Allies
SizeLarge
RarityRare
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Andrew McCafferty
Range map
Range map
16visible hotspots
151visible records
1states
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 large size, overall brown plumage, and long, decurved bill (appreciably shorter on juvenile). In flight shows white back patch, mostly white underwings.
Behavior
Scimitar-billed large shorebird of varied open habitats.
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