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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Sharp-tailed Sandpiper , Sharpie Calidris acuminata | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 23cm. Wading bird. |
| Typical Habitat : | Tidal areas, inland wetlands and swamp margins. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide. |
| Migration : | Summer migrant. Breeds in Antarctic region, seldom over-winters in Australia. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| EPBC : | Migratory |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (8) .. observations (5) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) | |
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