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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos | |
| Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 20cm. Low jerky flight. |
| Typical Habitat : | Mangrove creeks, sheltered shallow water and sandy beaches. |
| Distribution : | Uncommon to most of Australia. |
| Migration : | Summer migrant to Australia. Migrates to south Europe, Africa and south Asia to breed. Juveniles and some adults may over-winter here. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (10) .. observations (9) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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