Note black hind-neck.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyStilts and Avocets
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
Habitatsparse woodland, open woodland, grassland, waterbodies, and herbaceous graminoids sparse hummock grasses
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Frank Lambert
Range map
Range map
5041visible hotspots
297742visible records
6states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
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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Regional timing
Western Australia
New South Wales
Northern Territory
South Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory