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Beefy, medium-sized sandpiper.
WA: Rare
At a glance
FamilySandpipers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from December to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Benjamin Drillat
Range map
Range map
304visible hotspots
6064visible 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
Males are much larger than females, and have a large air sac in the throat which they inflate during breeding display. Typically seen in small flocks in muddy marshes or wet grassy habitats, sometimes mixed with other shorebirds.
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