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Heavy-set shorebird with long, thick reddish bill, black and white plumage, and thick pale-pink feet and legs.
VIC: Endangered; WA: Rare
At a glance
FamilyOystercatchers
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from October to March.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Romuald Mikusek
Range map
Range map
2234visible hotspots
203703visible 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
Usually coastal, but sometimes found on wetter pastures close to the coast.
Behavior
Heavy-set shorebird with long, thick reddish bill, black and white plumage, and thick pale-pink feet and legs.
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