A cryptic, nocturnal plover of the arid interior, so well camouflaged against red soil that it seems to vanish when it crouches.
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Range map
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
Favors flat, open landscapes, usually with scattered, short vegetation. Often seen next to inland roads. Orange-brown underparts and black streaky patterning on upperparts, with white rump, vertical black line through the eye, and distinctive “Y”-shaped breast marking (less obvious in juvenile).
Behavior
Inconspicuous during the day, this species is more obvious at night when feeding on insects.
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