Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 21cm. Wading bird. Call is a loud ' chirrup '. |
Typical Habitat : | Fresh and saltwater mud flats. |
Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid areas. |
Migration : | Summer migrant. Breeds in Africa, Persian Gulf, India, South East Asia and Australasia. Some over-winter. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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