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Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Bird Family :"Sandpipers"
 Scolopacidae
Description :Rare to local area. Length 23cm. Wading bird.
Typical Habitat :Coastal and inland swamps.
Distribution :Uncommon to most of Australia.
Migration :Summer migrant. Breeds in northern Siberia.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (1)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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