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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 15cm. Wading bird. Common in large flocks. |
| Typical Habitat : | Salt and freshwater mud flats. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide, except arid areas. |
| Migration : | Summer migrant. Breeds in China, Taiwan, Philippines and Australasia. Many over-winter. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| EPBC : | Migratory |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. observations (6) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) | |
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