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Long-billed skulking shorebird of muddy edges in freshwater wetlands.
Vulnerable
At a glance
FamilySandpipers and Allies
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from December to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Rev. Dr. Brad Meyer
Range map
Range map
2104visible hotspots
59210visible 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
Breeds in Japan and spends the nonbreeding season mainly in eastern Australia.
Behavior
Long-billed skulking shorebird of muddy edges in freshwater wetlands.
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