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At a glance
FamilyOystercatchers
SizeLarge
RarityRare
HabitatMudflats, saltmarsh, estuaries, beaches, lagoons, and shallow inland wetlands.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from January to March.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Frank Lambert
Range map
Range map
28visible hotspots
524visible records
2states
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
Often heard giving distinct “kleep” call.
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