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Large black-and-white shorebird with long straight, needle-like bill, and very long pink legs.
At a glance
Sounds
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
Note black hind-neck. Juveniles lacks the black hind-neck and has a dark gray crown.
Occurs in small groups or in immense flocks, usually close to water. Makes dog-like yapping calls (think Chihuahua).
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