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Large black-and-white shorebird with long straight, needle-like bill, and very long pink legs.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyStilts and Avocets
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Frank Lambert
Range map
Range map
5035visible hotspots
297506visible 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
Note black hind-neck. Juveniles lacks the black hind-neck and has a dark gray crown.
Behavior
Occurs in small groups or in immense flocks, usually close to water. Makes dog-like yapping calls (think Chihuahua).
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