Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris | |
Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 28cm. Wading bird. Large flocks can be seen on the mud flats south of Ross River. |
Typical Habitat : | Tidal mud flats. |
Distribution : | Uncommon to coastal Australia, more common in northern areas. |
Migration : | Summer migrant. Breeds in India and Burma, some over-winter. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (8) .. observations (6) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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