Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Mongolian Plover , Lesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus | |
Monglian Plover Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Plovers" Charadriidae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 20cm. Call is ' drit drit ' and short trills. |
Typical Habitat : | Coastal flats. Rarely inland. |
Distribution : | Moderately common to coastal areas, mainly the tropical north. |
Migration : | Migratory / breeds in the northern hemisphere, arrives in Australia from March onwards. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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